Question

Give Reasons for the following:
Why is it difficult to balance our body when we accidentally step on the peel of banana ?

Answer 1

We are able to walk due to the force of friction. Friction is a contact force and arises when two objects are in direct contact with each other. While walking our feet exerts a force on the ground pushing it backward and the ground exerts equal and opposite reaction to our feet helping us to move forward. When we step on a banana peel, the friction force between the feet and the peel decreases and we are not able to move forward and slip.