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Why do atheletes wear shoes with nails under their soles?


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  1. The spikes at the base of shoes create a rough surface and increase the friction between the shoes and the ground.
  2. The friction helps in interlocking between the shoe surface and the ground which provides a strong grip to the athletes.
  3. This helps the athletes to run with more speed without slipping.

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