While walking on ice, one should take small steps to avoid slippi… - Vidyadip

Question

While walking on ice, one should take small steps to avoid slipping. This is because smaller steps ensure:

Larger friction.
Smaller friction.
Larger normal force.
Smaller normal force.

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Answer

Smaller friction.

Explanation:

According to the first law of the limiting friction,

$\text{f}=\mu\text{N}$

where f is the frictional force

$\mu$ is the coefficient of friction

N is the normal reaction force

When we take smaller steps on ice, the normal reaction force exerted by the ice is small. Therefore, the smaller steps ensure smaller friction.

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