Friction

Front

What is the unit called that measures force? Options: weight, meter, Newton, kilogram

Back

Newton

Front

What does friction produce? Options: light, sound, heat, gravity

Back

heat

Front

The force that acts in the opposite direction of motion when two surfaces come in contact.

Back

Friction

Front

What direction does friction act relative to motion?

Back

in the opposite direction

Front

What is the force of friction between a block of ice that weighs 950 N and the ground if μ = .12?

Back

114 N

Front

What is the coefficient of static friction if it takes 44 N of force to move a box that weighs 86 N?

Back

0.51

Front

A box takes 40 N to start moving when the coefficient of static friction is 0.54. What is the weight of the box? Options: 81 N, 18 N, 98 N, 74 N

Back

74 N

Front

What are the units on the coefficient of friction?

Back

none

Front

What are the units on the force due to friction?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the coefficient of static friction for steel on steel? Options: 0.57, 0.74, 0.42, 0.53

Back

0.74