Friction can make something stop. Imagine a skateboard pressing down on the ground. Carpet would make the skateboard go slower because there is more friction. A kitchen floor would make the skateboard go fast because there is less friction.
Gravity keeps you on the ground. Gravity keeps skateboards on the ground.
Gravity keeps you on the ground. Gravity keeps skateboards on the ground.
Nice explanation of friction Jordan. Aren't you glad there's less friction when you go sledding?
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