why is it easier to roll a barrel than to pull it along the road?

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why is it easier to roll a barrel than to pull it along the road?

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Resistance from Earth is much less when rolling. Hence, it is easier to roll. That is why circular wheel is employed for carrying.

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rambabu · Answer 1 · 2016-05-26 06:19:53

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For pulling a barrel along the road you need to use extra effort, whereas it's not so while rolling the barrel

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Bol Bachchan · Answer 2 · 2014-01-07 16:43:05

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Friction during rolling is less as compare to pulling. It is easy to roll heavy thing.

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arjun sai · Answer 3 · 2012-11-03 01:43:54

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rolling friction is lighter than sliding friction

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Aakash Agarwal · Answer 4 · 2013-06-15 11:33:04

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AKP · Answer 5 · 2013-05-18 06:31:30

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Rolling takes less force in compare of pulling it.

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sreevani · Answer 6 · 2013-07-04 10:19:54

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Rolling requires less friction than pulling

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V.R.JOTHIBASSU · Answer 7 · 2013-06-09 15:45:03

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Sliding friction is heavier than rolling friction.

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Sasikanth · Answer 8 · 2013-01-31 08:22:21

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Here the principle takes place that is rolling friction is more lighter than sliding friction.

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why is it easier to roll a barrel than to pull it along the road?

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