Frictional Force: Motion Direction Example?

In summary, the frictional force in rolling motion acts to oppose the tendency of the tire to slide back, which is in the direction of the tire's translation motion. This can be applied to every case, as the frictional force always opposes the sliding motion of the tire. However, when the tire is in motion, the frictional force does not oppose the translation motion of the tire itself. Instead, it only opposes the tendency of the tire to slide back. This is because the point of contact between the tire and the ground is not moving, and therefore the work done by the frictional force is zero.
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Is there an example in which friction acts in direction of motion. Any special case.
 
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In Rolling motion , If you have a tire , the frictional force would oppose the tendency of the tire to slide back , that means the frictional force will act to the opposite direction to slide motion and in the direction of the translation motion of the tire,,

Hope it is obvious ,,
 
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But we can apply this to every case
Actually in this case also the frictional force is opposing motion of tire. If it is true then the tire should accelerate by itself.
 
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shayan haider said:
But we can apply this to every case
Actually in this case also the frictional force is opposing motion of tire. If it is true then the tire should accelerate by itself.

What do you mean by applying this case to every case ??

The frictional force here is opposing the tendency of the tire to slide back ward when it is moving forward not the translation motion of the tire itself ..,,
 
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Maged Saeed said:
What do you mean by applying this case to every case ??

The frictional force here is not opposing the tendency of the tire to slide back ward when it is moving forward not the translation motion of the tire itself ..,,
It would oppose if the tire is stationary but it is in motion. If it is in direction of motion like you are saying then the tire should accelerate. Isn't it
 
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Actually we say that the tire is touching the ground with one point , and ,this point is not moving during the contact time and we say that the work done by the frictional force is ZERO since it is not making any sliding to the tire , and that is IF the tire is not sliding .
 
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Related to Frictional Force: Motion Direction Example?

FAQs about Frictional Force: Motion Direction Example

1. What is frictional force?

Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

2. How does frictional force affect motion direction?

Frictional force can either increase or decrease the speed or direction of motion depending on the direction and magnitude of the force.

3. What are some examples of motion direction affected by frictional force?

Some examples include a car's tires gripping the road to move forward, a soccer ball slowing down as it rolls on grass, and a person sliding down a slide due to the friction between their clothes and the slide's surface.

4. How can frictional force be reduced?

Frictional force can be reduced by using lubricants, such as oil or grease, between two surfaces in contact.

5. Can frictional force be completely eliminated?

No, it is not possible to completely eliminate frictional force as it is a natural phenomenon that occurs whenever two surfaces are in contact.

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