Disadvantages of Friction
Disadvantages of Friction: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Disadvantages of Friction, Friction Produces Heat, Friction Causes Wear and Tear and, Friction Opposes Motion
Important Questions on Disadvantages of Friction
Why does friction damage the machines?

Explain some disadvantages of friction.

Does friction oppose motion of an object?

Does friction cause wear and tear in machines?


Are there any disadvantages for friction? If yes, list few disadvantages of friction.

Why is friction a necessary evil ?

What is the biggest disadvantage of friction?

Wear and tear of tyres of vehicles happens not due to friction.

What is the reason for wear and tear of tyres?

What are the demerits of friction?

How does heat gets produced in machines?

List out some instances in which friction opposes motion.

You skid a lot more while you are wearing socks. Why?

Why do you think we slip on a banana peel?

As shown in the picture, keep the book in a sloping position on a plain surface and roll a marble on it. Now spread a rug on the plain surface and roll the marble again.

Out of two surfaces, which surface was able to produce more friction?

Heat can be produced in various parts of the machines due to friction.


When objects move through fluids, they have to overcome friction acting on them by:
