Question

You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidentally. Would it make it easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?

Answer 1

What will happen if we spill soapy water and try to walk.

1. The soapy water on the marble will make it difficult to walk.

Reason

1. Marble has very low irregularities. The surface of the marble is already smooth.
2. The soapy water will make the surface more smooth. This means the friction between feet and floor will be reduced.
3. For walking, we need friction between our feet and the ground but the soapy water will reduce it so it will be difficult to walk.
4. The soapy water will act as a lubricant by reducing friction.