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What will happen if we increase the friction on a roller coaster?

A. The speed of the roller coaster will increase.
B. The speed of the roller coaster will decrease
C. The speed of the roller coaster will remain constant.
D. The roller coaster will fly away​

User Maricka
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Friction opposes motion therefore reducing motion

User Juan Cabello
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Answer: B. The speed will decrease.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you ride a roller coaster, the wheels rub/scrape the rails, creating heat as a result of friction. And friction will slow you down. So increasing the friction on a roller coaster would slow it down.

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