Multiple choice

How can friction be reduced to zero?

  1. By using oil

  2. By using polishing

  3. By using grease

  4. Never possible

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Friction can never be reduced to zero. Even with lubricants, polishing, or other friction-reducing methods, there's always some microscopic resistance between surfaces in contact. Complete elimination of friction is physically impossible.