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  The Laboratory

What You'll Need
A bowl of water
Smooth rubber ball
Tennis ball

Friction

1.Try spinning the rubber ball in the water.

2. Now try spinning the tennis ball in the water.

3. Which one is easier to spin?

Why?
It is easier to spin the smoother ball, because the smooth surface causes less friction with the water.

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