
Friction and Drag

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12th Grade
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Paul Kiryowa
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which correctly describesthe static and dynamic friction experienced
by the bobsled asthe team pushes off at the start but before the
bobsled beginsto move?
A. The static friction is equal to the dynamic friction.
B. The static friction islarger than the dynamic friction.
C. The static friction issmaller than the dynamic friction.
D. The static friction staysthe same and the dynamic friction gradually
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force(s) act to slow down a runner asthey accelerate out of the
blocks at the start of a 100m sprint?
I. Air resistance
II. Ground reaction force
III. Push force
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Climbers put chalk on their handsto increase the grip between their
fingers and the climbing surface.The chalk absorbs body oils and
sweat.Which describesthe changesin friction caused by the chalk?
A. The chalk increases the coefficient of static friction.
B. The chalk increasesthe normal force of the climber.
C. The chalk decreasesthe coefficient of static friction.
D. The chalk decreasesthe coefficient of dynamic friction.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows a cyclist lowering their body close to the bike
frame.
A. Wave drag
B. Form drag
C. Dynamic drag
D. Surface drag
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which would reduce the coefficient of friction?
A. An ice skatersharpenstheirskates.
B. A rock climber applies chalk to their hands when climbing.
C. A baseball player uses cleats(studs) on their boots.
D. A golfer wears a glove when hitting the ball.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Four climbers compare the grip quality of their boots.Which climber’s
boots have the greatest friction force?
A
B
C
D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sport of curling, team membersslide a large stone acrossice
towards a target.Which isrelevant to the stone asit moves acrossthe
ice?
A.The coefficient of static friction
B.The coefficient of dynamic friction
C.The coefficient of static drag
D.The coefficient of dynamic drag
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