The concept has remained vastly the same over the years: These cars test the friction levels on airport runways, especially in inclement weather, to ensure that there is enough grip for airplanes ...

This reduces friction so they can go faster. Here are two identical toy cars. Both ramps are the same height, but have different surfaces – smooth plastic, bumpy fabric. Which car do you think ...

Reducing internal engine friction is Federal-Mogul's goal and, with its CarboGlide piston ring coating, the company seems to have mastered the art of making metal slippery. According to Federal ...

Friction can be a useful force because it prevents our shoes slipping on the pavement when we walk and stops car tyres skidding on the road. When you walk, friction is caused between the tread on ...