1. Friction is a force that opposes the motion of objects that are either sliding or rolling against each other. It causes moving objects to slow down and eventually stop.
2. An activity was described where a ball was rolled on the floor. The ball slowed down and stopped due to friction between the surface of the ball and the floor.
3. Friction occurs due to the rubbing of surfaces between two objects in contact. It always acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion.