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While drilling metal, Ben poured oil over the area. Which best explains why he did this?
Ben was trying to reduce fluid friction.
Ben was trying to reduce kinetic friction.
Ben was trying to increase fluid friction.
Ben was trying to increase kinetic friction.
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Ben was trying to reduce kinetic friction.
Oil acts as a lubricant between the drill bit and metal, reducing the sliding (kinetic) friction, lowering heat and wear and allowing smoother drilling.
Oil acts as a lubricant between the drill bit and metal, reducing the sliding (kinetic) friction, lowering heat and wear and allowing smoother drilling.
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