Pulling vs Pushing: Which is Easier for Moving Chairs?

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Moving a chair is easier by pulling rather than pushing due to the vertical force component created when pushing, which increases friction. When pushing, the downward force on the chair's legs adds to the normal force, resulting in greater resistance against movement. In contrast, pulling the chair minimizes this vertical force, reducing friction and making it easier to slide. If both actions were performed perfectly in the same plane, the difficulty would be equal, but practical application shows pulling is more efficient. Ultimately, the mechanics of force and friction favor pulling as the easier method for moving chairs.
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Why is it easier to move a chair across the floor by pulling then by pushing it?
 
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push the chair at the bottom near it's legs, then try again ;)

also when pushing, you're pushing down (vertical component of force) so creates more friction because F=\mu.R etc etc etc

if you were pulling and pushing perfectly in the plane of the chair then it would be just as easy/hard etc etc...
someone else will put that into English for you
 
so it is easier to pull a chair across the floor because if you push you just add more friction?
 

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