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Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction.



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When irregularities present in the surfaces of two objects in contact get interlocked with each other, friction come into play.  The time given in sliding for interlocking is very small. Thus, interlocking is not strong. Therefore, less force is required to overcome this interlocking. Due to this reason, sliding friction is less than static friction.

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