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How to Decrease Friction

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Can we reduce friction to zero by polishing surfaces or using large amount of lubricants ?

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Friction can be reduced by polishing surfaces or using large amount of lubricants such as oil, water, or grease but we cannot reduce friction to zero. Friction exists at even atomic levels too. We cannot completely eliminate friction.

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