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Putting oil

Use of ball

roller bearings

smoother surfaces

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if there is too much friction then it can create heat or a fire

to reduce it would to let it cool down

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Use a lubricant.

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Does sand reduce friction?

No, sand does not reduce friction but increase friction.


How can you reduce and increase friction?

Lubrication to reduce friction. To increase friction step on the brakes.


How can you reduce friction on a screw?

There are several methods that you can use to reduce friction a screw. The guide collar of the screwdriver should be in an angular position in relation to the screw. This will ensure that the screw goes in a linear motion and reduces friction.


Why should you put oil in the engine?

to reduce friction between the parts of a car


Do wheels reduce friction?

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What are the ways of increasing and reducing friction?

TO REDUCE FRICTION: We can use fine powder on the carrom board to reduce friction


What kind of friction can help reduce friction?

I never heard of friction reducing friction. You can reduce friction by using lubricants, as well as using wheels (as in ball bearings).


How does oil reduce air friction?

Oil is mainly used to reduce friction between contacting surface, e.g., metal on metal - not to reduce air friction.


What are the factors that reduce in case of friction?

the factors that reduce in case of friction are the velocity and acceleration.


What does a bit of oil reduce in science?

Oil is used to reduce friction.


What kinds of substance reduce friction?

Friction is the act of one surface rubbing against another. To reduce friction, use something that offers a small amount of friction. Smoother substances reduce friction. A way to reduce friction is to use something which offers a small amount of friction. For example, you could use something like plastic or glass. Water, most liquids and different types of oil reduce friction. Powder, oil and grease are used in between surfaces to also reduce friction.


What are the ways in which friction is reduce on aeroplane?

by giving it better aerodynamics you can reduce friction. but also the faster it goes the more friction it gets.