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Grade 12th passMechanics

molecular explanation of friction
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6 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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6 Years ago
Dear student 
Friction between individual atoms on the surface causes them to vibrate and thus dissipate energy, The heavier deuterium molecules vibrated at a slower rate and more slowly dissipated the energy between the two surfaces, reducing the friction forces present
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