Friction or gravity?

It depends on the situation. Sometimes one will be stronger, sometimes the other. Put a box on a plane surface and start lifting one end of the surface (keeping the other end on the ground). At first, friction will be stronger. read more

Summary: Friction is easily changable and can be made stronger than gravity by pushing something into the surface it's resting on or weaker than gravity by tilting the surface up until it slides. read more

Friction and gravity exist in every aspect of a person’s life. For example, almost every movement you make, such as walking and running, involves friction. When you throw a ball up, gravity causes the ball to fall down. A person sliding a book across a table creates friction. Nevertheless, differences between gravity and friction also exist. read more

Friction, Force and gravity, Force and motion, Science, Year 9, NSW Introduction Newton's First Law states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Objects we encounter in daily life, however, do not keep moving forever. read more

Summary: Friction is easily changable and can be made stronger than gravity by pushing something into the surface it's resting on or weaker than gravity by tilting the surface up until it slides. read more