Question

You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidentally. Would it be easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor?
[2 marks]

Answer 1

It will be difficult to walk after the spilling because the force of friction decreases.
In order to walk, we push the ground in the backward direction with our feet. The force of friction pushes us in the forward direction and allows us to walk. The force of friction between the ground and our feet decreases when there is soapy water spilled on the floor. Hence, it becomes difficult to walk on the soapy floor. (2 marks)