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Give an example of how friction can be used and an example of how friction can be harmful
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Give an example of how friction can be used and an example of how friction can be harmful

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friction between the floor and our shoes is useful because it prevents us from slipping but it’s harmful in machines because it causes parts in contact to wear out
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friction can be used to slow things down but it can also be harmful because it can cause fire to start

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