Hey Ray! The Science Of Slipping

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Whether you say “slippy” or “slippery,” we are getting into the time of year where slipping and sliding occur.
Often, you think of ice or snow as the main cause of slipping.
Now, leaves are falling, and leaves left on the ground can make for a slick set up.
(Photo Credit: Ray Petelin)
First to understand why you slip, you need to know what stops you.
That is friction. Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving ov