How can Newton's Third Law of Motion be used to explain why it is difficult to walk on a slippery surface, such as ice?

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Sawyer

17 February, 08:21

How can Newton's Third Law of Motion be used to explain why it is difficult to walk on a slippery surface, such as ice?

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Justice Mitchell · Answer 1

E ground pushes you forward. But that interaction is friction. Reduce friction and it doesn't matter how strong your legs are, the surface is incapable of pushing you accordingly. The coefficient of static friction is very low so it is easy to slide your foot rather than push.