In this demonstration the two cars are pushed with equal forces. However, the car on the cloth does not move as far due to the increased amount of friction compared to the smooth surface of the table.
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The cart on the ramp in this presentation moves with ease but eventually comes to a stop due to the slight amount of friction.
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The addition of the rug adds to the total amount of friction in this trial. The cart comes to stop sooner than before.
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Friction is an opposing force that pushes against an object's motion, slowing it down.
For example, when a car is traveling, friction opposes the direction of the motion, causing the car to receive traction and the ability to stop with ease.
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