The picture above shows fluid friction because the surfer is moving through a medium that is water.
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FrictionFriction is a big part of surfing, all types friction are important in surfing. Rolling friction can be found in surfing when you wipe out after a wave, and you roll in the water. Static friction can be found in surfing when you are sitting on your board and are not moving. When you duck under a wave, you experience fluid friction because you are moving through the water. You experience sliding friction in surfing when you surf and your body slides against your board when you are paddling to catch a wave.
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