Friction acts in the opposite direction to motion or attempted motion. It converts kinetic energy into thermal energy.
Friction is useful (walking, braking, writing) and sometimes unwanted (wears surfaces, wastes energy in machines). It can be reduced by lubrication, using smoother surfaces, or using rollers.
Air resistance is a type of friction that acts on objects moving through air. It increases with speed.
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