Is it true that it is easy to walk in soapy water?

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is False.
The force that opposes motion between any surfaces in contact is known as friction. Because of the friction between our feet and the earth, we can walk. Walking on soapy water becomes challenging as soon as we begin since there is less friction between our feet and the ground. Friction depends on the nature of the two surfaces. It depends on the smoothness or roughness of the two surfaces in contact with each other. When two surfaces are in contact and are smooth, the friction between them is small because the interlocking of the smooth surface is less.
The correct statement would be that it is difficult to walk in soapy water.

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