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Do you think that rubbing two pieces of woods together would have more or less friction than wood rubbing against smooth metal ?

why?

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salantis [7]4 years ago

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Answer: More friction

Explanation: The wood would probably splinter, causing even more friction, while the metal would probably smooth the wood out.

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