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What do you already know about friction? How does it apply to Newton’s First Law?

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Newton's first law of motion states that there must be a cause—which is a net external force—for there to be any change in velocity, either a change in magnitude or direction. An object sliding across a table or floor slows down due to the net force of friction acting on the object.
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Answer:

Friction can increase gravity on a surface

Step-by-step explanation:

This applies because of the increase in gravity

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