Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE about friction? Friction is a force that

Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE about friction? Friction is a force that
A. Makes work difficult
B. Is reduced by treading tyres
C. Can be used to produce fire
D. Affect the speed of moving objects.

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The correct answer is B. is reduced by treading tyres

Treading tyres increases friction.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 12:09

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