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const2013 [10]
4 years ago
12

Why do some transportation agencies spread a mixture of sand and salt on icy roads in winter?

Physics
1 answer:
timofeeve [1]4 years ago
4 0

Answer:While workers use salt to melt ice they rely on sand for improved traction

Explanation:Sand increases friction and help prevent vehicle tires from slipping on silk roads making traveling easier, Salt can also help prevent new ice from forming on roads

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