Friction is a great help to us. We would all just be sliding around everywhere if there is no friction to keep us steady. That is why friction is important in our everyday lives. Are members of your family farniliar with the importance of friction? Il not, what will you do? Would you like to know how well informed they are when it comes to the importance of friction? Now, this is a challenge to you. Ask them to answer the given situation. A microwave oven uses radiation to cook or defrost food quickly. This radiation causes molecules in the food to vibrate and rub against each other causing friction, thus, producing heat. What do you think are some of the ways that make cooking in a microwave different from cooking in a stove? DOOD