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2 years ago

What is the main reason people and bears slip and fall on ice, be careful when outside in the snow/ice.

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1 answer:

Ket [755]2 years ago

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Answer:

Both ice and snow have a lower coefficient of friction in comparison with grass, wood or pavement.

Explanation:

The main reason why people and bears, slip and fall on ice/snow is that both ice and snow have a lower coefficient of friction in comparison with grass, wood or pavement. We present below a comparative chart of coefficients of friction associated with different materials:

Material Coefficient of Friction - Static

Ice/Snow 0.05 - 0.3

Wood 0.2 - 0.6

Asphalt 0.5 - 0.7

Grass 0.3 - 0.5

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