Differentiate between rolling and sliding friction.

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Rolling friction Sliding friction

The frictional force offered when rolling an object. The frictional force offered when sliding an object.

Rolling is less difficult as area in contact is lesser. Sliding is more difficult as area of contact between objects is more.

It is smaller than sliding friction. It is greater than rolling friction.

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Q. Rolling friction is ______ sliding friction.

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Rolling friction	Sliding friction
The frictional force offered when rolling an object.	The frictional force offered when sliding an object.
Rolling is less difficult as area in contact is lesser.	Sliding is more difficult as area of contact between objects is more.
It is smaller than sliding friction.	It is greater than rolling friction.