1. 6th Grade Science Mrs. Bryant
Friction
6th Grade Science
Mrs. Bryant

2. What is it?
The force that slows motion between two surfaces that are in contact with each other.

3. Real life examples A baseball player diving into home plate.
Tires on a car can roll freely
Tennis shoes on the stairs versus slippers

4. Pros and cons
Pros
Cons 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. Sliding Friction
When two solid surfaces slide against each other.

6. Rolling Friction
When a circular object rolls freely over a surface.

7. Static Friction
A force that stops the movement of two objects that are against each other and at rest.