Heat resistant and truly frictionless substance

In summary, a tough, heat resistant, and truly frictionless substance would have a wide range of applications, including bearings, non-stick frying pans, graffiti resistant paneling, and a pit of frictionless fun at amusement parks. It could also be used in motors, generators, transportation, farming and food production, computers, manufacturing, medicine, sports, and even weapons. It could also be used to create a frictionless surface for activities like skating or hockey. However, caution must be taken as it could potentially lead to dangerous situations, such as becoming stuck in a one-way ticket slide or being unable to grip onto walls for propulsion.
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QUESTION If it were possible to make a tough, heat resistant and truly frictionless substance, what applications would it have? [?]
 
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Bearings among other things - pretty much anything that requires low friction between surfaces.
 
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No stick frying pans.
Grafiti resistant panelling.
Pit of frictionless fun at amusement parks (I'd certainly pay to slide around on it).
 
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Originally posted by wasteofo2
Pit of frictionless fun at amusement parks (I'd certainly pay to slide around on it).
Sounds like it'd be a one-way ticket!

- Warren
 
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Motors, generators, transporation, farming and food prodution, computers, manufacturing, many applications in medicine, sports, weapons... Painting your sidewalk with frictionless paint might mistake, but frictionless siding on a house would keep it clean.
 
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Originally posted by chroot
Sounds like it'd be a one-way ticket!

- Warren
Bowl shaped - with a rope to help you out.
 
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If you had a hockey rink type structure, and the bottom surface was frictionless, and the walls were frictionless, and you tried to push against the walls to propel yourself, would your hands just slide off of them in one direction?
 

1. What is a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance?

A heat resistant and truly frictionless substance is a material that can withstand high temperatures and does not produce any friction when in contact with another surface.

2. How is a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance created?

Currently, there is no known material that is completely heat resistant and frictionless. However, scientists are working on developing such substances by manipulating the molecular structure of existing materials.

3. What are the potential uses of a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance?

If a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance can be created, it could have a wide range of applications in various industries such as aerospace, manufacturing, and transportation. It could also be used in medical equipment and devices that require smooth and frictionless movement.

4. Are there any downsides to using a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance?

One potential downside is that these substances may be expensive to produce and may have limited availability. Additionally, their properties may not be suitable for all applications, and they may not be able to withstand extreme conditions.

5. How close are we to creating a heat resistant and truly frictionless substance?

While there have been some advancements in creating materials with high heat resistance and low friction, we are still far from creating a substance that is completely heat resistant and truly frictionless. It may take several years of research and development before we can achieve this goal.

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