Example Sentences
"Friction between your shoe and the floor keeps you from slipping."
"Rough surfaces create more friction than smooth ones."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of friction?
Study Tips
To remember friction, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
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