Friction

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Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

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opposite

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How can friction be reduced?

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All of the above are ways of reducing friction: reduce the force acting between the 2 surfaces, reduce the roughness of the 2 surfaces coming in contact, use wax, grease or oil.

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A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to decelerate.

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air resistance

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Which of the following is an example of friction that is helpful? Options: Brakes used on a bike, Tires from a car on the road, Tread on the bottom of your shoes.

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All are examples that are helpful

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Which of the following is an example of friction that is harmful? Options: Pencil marking on paper, Engine parts wearing out, sand placed on ice in the winter, Using an eraser to erase marks

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Engine parts wearing out

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How would the absence of friction affect a marble traveling on a long, straight path? Options: The marble’s speed would decrease., The marble’s speed would increase., The marble would stop immediately., The marble would remain at constant speed.

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The marble would remain at constant speed.

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Rougher surfaces have ...

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greater friction

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Which would NOT be a way of reducing friction?

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Using kitty litter on snow and ice to help your car gain traction

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What does friction produce?

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heat

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

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Newton