Ice – Slippery when Wet!

Wednesday February 19, 2025

Friction causes ice to become slick because friction from your foot or a car’s tires creates a thin layer of water on top of the ice.

Ice is not slippery.  Try telling that to someone who is navigating a slippery sidewalk. The truth is, ice is not slippery because it’s a solid. However, ice, when under pressure, creates a thin filament…