What would be the impact on friction if powder is sprinkled on the carom board?

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Solution

Step 1: Friction
It is the force that resists the relative motion of solid surfaces, liquid layers, and material elements sliding against each other.
Step 2: Impact on friction when the powder is sprinkled on carom board.
The surface of the carom board has irregularities on it.
The sprinkling of powder makes the surface of the board smoother.
After the sprinkling of powder, the coin would easily slide on board.
Final Answer: The powder reduces the friction on board.

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