Trevor dropped a bit of olive oil on the kitchen floor while he was cooking. Later, his mother slipped on the spot where he dropped the oil and fell.

What can Trevor infer based on his observations?

A.

Olive oil can be used as an adhesive between two solid objects.

B.

The oil reduced the friction between the floor and his mother's foot.

C.

Trevor's mother slipped on the spot where he dropped the oil.

D.

The oil increased the gravitational force on his mother's foot.

B.

The oil reduced the friction between the floor and his mother's foot.

Explanation:

When things slide, it is just fancy terms for one of two things - force exceeding the amount of friction on the ground, or the friction decreasing itself.

In the question, it is implied that Trevor's mom is walking completely normal, excluding the olive oil; therefore, there is no force exceeding what the friction of the ground can prevent from sliding. This leaves the other option, which implies that the olive oil decreased the friction between the floor and his mother's foot, which makes sense as olive oil is a lubricant.

Henceforth, the answer is B. The oil reduced the friction between the floor and his mother's foot.

The oil reduced the friction between the floor and his mother's foot.