Friction Fact Sheet

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A forcemeter
measures
force in
Newtons (N)
When we rub our hands
The force that pushes
together the warmth we feel is
against us when we are
because of friction.Both air
swimming is called water
A mass of 100 grams will
resistance and
resistance.
exert a force (weight) of 1
water resistance are also
Newton (1N).
types of friction.
Air
air resistance
The deep tread on tyres creates
resistance
high friction when the vehicle
slows the fall
brakes.
of a
Skating on ice is an example
parachute or
of where low friction is
a piece of
useful.
gravity
paper in air .

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