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List three disadvantages of friction.

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Disadvantages of friction:

  1. Friction produces heat which damages the moving parts of a machine.
  2. Friction produces wear and tear on the contacting surfaces. This reduces the life of machine parts, tyres and shoe soles.
  3. A lot of energy is wasted due to friction to overcome it before moving.

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