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What is friction caused by?

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The causes of friction are resistive force are molecular adheson surface roughness and then deformations

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Friction occurs when two surfaces (usually not smooth) are rubbed against each other constantly.

For example, friction occurs when two wood are used to make a fire (as the rubbing of one wood on the other creates heat and friction, which results in a spark, then a flame).

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