Which friction is smaller minus-sliding friction or rolling friction-

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Standard XII

Physics

Friction General Understanding

Which frictio...

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Which friction is smaller−sliding friction or rolling friction?

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Rolling friction is smaller than sliding friction. A rolling friction is the force of friction between two surfaces, that takes place when one surface rolls over the other, whereas sliding friction is the force of friction between two surfaces that occurs when one surface is dragged over the other.

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