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Do smoother surfaces have more or less friction
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Do smoother surfaces have more or less friction

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A smooth surface would have less friction because the is nothing on it to get caught on, or be slowed down by. This is why shoes are not built flat. Rough surfaces, with many edges, can help to prevent sliding, because they have more friction.
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