Urban Myth Disproved: Fingerprints Do Not Improve Grip Friction
Friday, June 12, 2009 - 09:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Everyone thinks that they know what fingerprints are for: to improve your grip's friction. But it turns out that this urban myth is wrong. Scientists have proved that instead of improving your grip, fingerprints drastically reduce friction.
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