Question

Why is it important for basketball players to wear shoes with tread when playing?

A. to increase the speed of the player
B. to decrease the force between the player and the floor
C. to increase friction between the floor and the player's feet
D. to decrease the amount of force needed for the player to move

Answer 1

C: to increase friction between the floor and the player's feet.

Reasoning:

When different brands make shoes for sports, such as basketball, they create tread on the bottom of the shoe to create friction. This way the increased friction (from the tread) between the floor and the player's feet will ensure that players do not trip easily during the course of playing.