What is the difference between rolling friction and sliding friction?
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The differences between rolling friction and sliding friction are as follows: 1. Different working methods: Sliding friction involves two fixed friction surfaces, while in rolling friction, one friction surface changes, and the contact points continuously shift. Rolling friction refers to the friction generated when an object rolls over another object. Sliding friction refers to the frictional force produced when an object slides along the surface of another object. 2. Different frictional forces: Rolling friction is much smaller than the maximum static friction and sliding friction. Under normal circumstances, rolling friction is only 1/40 to 1/60 of the sliding friction resistance. Therefore, rolling an object on the ground requires much less effort than pushing it to slide. Sliding friction refers to the frictional force produced when an object slides along the surface of another object. The direction of the sliding friction force acting on the object is opposite to its direction of motion, which is why friction occurs.