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Why do slippery fluids such as oil reduce sliding friction

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fluid friction occurs when an object moves through a liquid or gas. the force needed to overcome fluid friction is usually less then that needed to overcome sliding friction. the fluid keeps the surface from making direct contact and thus reducing friction.
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