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Frictional Force

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Why is it easier to roll a gas cylinder than to pull it along the road?

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During pulling we have to oppose the kinetic friction whereas during rolling we have to oppose the rolling friction.
Rolling friction being smaller than the kinetic friction causes less force in rolling the cylinder.

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