• Question: What materials makes the most friction?

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      Asked by BethyBoo to Elizabeth, James, Martin, Martin, Rob on 16 Mar 2015.
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        James Coombs OBrien answered on 16 Mar 2015:

        It depends what materials you rub together. From what I have found it looks like rubber is on of the materials that creates the most friction. I guess that is why we use it for grips on shoes and for tyres!

        Thanks!

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        Elizabeth Cooper answered on 17 Mar 2015:

        I would also have to say rubber has they highest coefficient of friction.

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