Friction slows down moving objects .

Therefore , the engines of a ship have to produce an extra force to keep the ship moving forward against the frictional force.

Disadvantages Of friction

Shoes and tyres wear out because of friction when they rub against the road. Worn out tyres are dangerous because they are slip and skid easily , causing accidents.

Friction not only wears out machine parts but also produces heat that can damage sensitive parts in a machine

Friction can produce noise . All machines produce noise that can cause noise pollution.