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Which parts wear away first in shoes? Give a reason for your answer.

The heels of the shoes get wear and tear first than the rest of the shoe sole. This is because, the heel of the shoe is interacted with the ground more than the other part and due to friction, the treads of the shoe sole wear out.


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