I can slow you down, but I’m not a brake. I can create heat, but I’m not a flame. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I occur when two surfaces rub against each other.
Answer
Resistance
Explanation
Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, often generating heat.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Resistance.
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