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Sliding vs rolling friction
Sliding vs rolling friction
Why are ball bearings used in machines?
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Sep 01, 2025
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Rolling friction is much smaller than sliding friction. Ball bearings reduce energy loss and wear by replacing sliding contact with rolling motion.
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