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From dry surfaces to aquaplaning, a gripping scenario
  Grip on dry surfaces
  Adhesion - Indentation - Grip
Grip force is the result of a combination of two factors (adhesion and indentation) in which the state of the ground surface plays a determining role.
  Grip on wet surfaces
  Viscoplaning - Aquaplaning
When a certain amount of water on the road surface gives rise to factors resulting in diminished grip
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