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Friction keeps things from moving apart? Smaller area of narrow belt would mean less friction. Trying to compare to action of hose clamp.

Homework Statement Your leather belt holds up your baggy jeans. How? What happens when you change variables such as making the belt wider, more narrow, thicker, or adding elastic?[/B] Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution Reducing diameter of the belt by tightening inreases friction?