Why does friction increase with velocity?

Subject: Why does friction increase with velocity?

Date: Mon Aug 14 09:29:41 2000
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As the speed of an object increases, the friction between the object and 
the surface increases until frictional force is equal to the force exerted 
on the object. Why does fiction actually increase with velocity?

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