Differentiate sliding friction and rolling friction.

The differences between Sliding and Rolling friction are:–

A. Sliding Friction –


a) It is the friction acting on the plane surfaces or straight surfaces.


b) The motion of the body is accompanied by rubbing of surfaces.


c) Large amount of work is done.


B. Rolling friction –


a) It is the friction acting on round objects like wheels which then acts on the body.


b) The motion is accompanied by changing the area of contact of the wheels.


c) Small amount of work is done.


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