Why are slides slippery
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Why are slides slippery
This is usually caused by a phenomenon called friction. If a surface is rough, it offers maximum friction and sliding will not be smooth. Hence slides are made slippery to reduce friction or resistance. Metal offers less resistance as compared to other materials.
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