Why is it more difficult to push a sofa across a room with carpet than a room with a wood floor?.

OrthodoX asked Aug 19, 2023

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OrthodoX asked Aug 19, 2023

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because the carpet creates more friction when sliding across which makes it slower while the slickness of the wood makes less friction

Rednaxel answered Aug 25, 2023

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