Friction Quiz

Which type of friction occurs between two solid surfaces when one is moving over the other?

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Fluid friction

• Sliding friction

What type of friction occurs between the wheels of a moving car and the road?

• Sliding friction

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Fluid friction

When you ride a bike and use the brakes to stop, which type of friction is involved?

Which type of friction occurs between the fabric of your clothes and the floor of a slide?

What type of friction acts on a rolling object and the surface it comes in contact with?

• Static friction

• Rolling friction

• Fluid friction

• Sliding friction

When you are wiping a table with a piece of cloth, which type of friction is present?

Which type of friction occurs in liquids or gases?

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Sliding friction

• Fluid friction

What type of friction happens when the surfaces of two objects that are at rest are in contact with each other?

• Sliding friction

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Fluid friction

When you put your foot down as you step, which type of friction prevents slipping?

• Rolling friction

• Static friction

• Sliding friction

• Fluid friction

Which type of friction slows down the bike's wheels when you use the brakes to stop?