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Does friction exist between air and an object?

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Friction exist all when there is a relative motion
That is one body moves
Air friction is resistance offered by air due to movement
  • Air Resistance force- Air resistance is a type frictional force experienced by objects moving through air. Like normal friction, air resistance is also resistive by nature. The power of this force depends on the speed of the object as well as its surface area.

Example- A skydiver using a parachute experiences air resistance which slows him down and allows him to land safely.


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