Is the amount of friction greater between rough surfaces or smooth surfaces? Why?

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Rough surfaces have more microscopic hills and valleys than smooth surfaces do. So, the rougher the surface is, the greater the friction is.

FGiorlando answered Dec 23, 2022

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