G3 Science 5.3 Friction

A force that slows down moving things.

(a)  

The object will move faster when it moves on the (a)   surface.

• smoother
• rougher

The following are the uses of friction, EXCEPT ________.

• it stops us sliding across the floor

• it gives up grip for car slow on the road

• it makes objects move slower

• it enables us to grasp and hold objects

Friction does NOT help in ______.

• putting brakes on vehicles

• stopping vehicles from slipping

• in maintaining balance while walking

• ice skating

Different types of surfaces create different amount of friction.

• True

• False

In what way does friction help us in our everyday life?

• Brakes on a car

• Standing up

• Climbing a hill

• All of the above

A stroller is pushed on a flat, smooth surface. How will the motion change if it is rolled on beach sand?

• The stroller will move more slowly

• The stroller will speed up

• The stroller will go a greater distance

• Mr. P will ride in the stroller

What is the name of the force that pulled the pencil down when you dropped it?

• gravity

• friction

• Ms. K's super powers

What forces would slow down a soccer ball?

• Friction and Pizza

• Friction and Gravity

• Friction and a Push

• Gravity and a push

Friction is a force.

• True

• False