Friction: Getting a Grip

What do bobsleds, roller coasters, motorcycles, skis, cars, planes, snakes, and people all have in common? They all need friction to get ’em going and to slow ’em down! Friction is the resistance encountered when one thing moves over the surface of another. Treads on tires and shoes create friction so people can “get a grip!”

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Ideal for Grades: 3 - 6
Duration: 15-minutes
Closed Captioned
Producer: Children's Television Workshop
Series #509
Series title: 3-2-1 Classroom Contact