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Advantages and Disadvantages of Friction

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Lubricants are used to

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make a surface thicker

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increase friction

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C

reduce friction

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make a surface appear beautiful

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Solution

The correct option is C
reduce friction

Lubricants are used to reduce friction by helping the surfaces slide over each other smoothly.

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