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[Phys-L] friction



Kinetic friction does negative work on a sliding book, which makes it stop.
And static friction moves us forward when we walk. But there is no
slipping, so static friction does no work on us. Yet we move forward. How
can this be explained to kids in terms of work and energy?

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