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Re: What are the mechanics behind the squeaky shoe on a gymnasium floor?

Date: Wed Aug 16 22:48:46 2000
Posted By: Kirt Van Overen, Secondary School Teacher, Science, Pinewood Middle School
Area of science: Physics
ID: 966028708.Ph
Message:

When you stop on a gymnasium floor, you are creating friction. Friction results in the release of various forms of energy. We usually think of heat energy being produced. In this case, sound energy is also produced. Since certain shoes squeak, while others do not, it must be the vibrations of the rubber of the shoes producing the sound energy.


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