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Frictional and Normal Force

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People slide faster on ice rinks, due to:

A

More friction

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B

Less friction

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C

More gravity

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D

Less gravity

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Solution

The correct option is B
Less friction

Friction is a type of contact force that opposes motion. Since friction is very less on an ice rink, people slide faster.

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