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Quizizz: Friction

Authored by Traci Johnson

Science

6th - 8th Grade

12 Questions

NGSS covered

Used 5+ times

Quizizz: Friction
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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When we pour sand on an icy road, what force are we increasing to help cars stay on the road?

electricity
magnetism
friction
gravity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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How does friction affect speed?

more friction decreases speed
more friction increases speed
less friction decreases speed

friction has no affect on speed

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 4 pts

Match the following Types of Friction to their descriptions

Sliding Friction

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Rolling Friction

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Static Friction

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Fluid Friction

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Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What are 2 factors that determine the amount of friction between 2 objects?

Force and roughness between surfaces

The color and brightness of the objects

How smelly or not smelly the objects are

Whether Grogu is using his levitation powers or not... May the Force be with you, always!

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which would NOT be a way of reducing friction?

making the surfaces smoother
using lubricants such as waxes, oils, or grease
changing from sliding friction to rolling friction using ball bearings
Using kitty litter on snow and ice to help your car gain traction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why is it important for basketball players to wear shoes with tread when playing?

to increase the speed of the player

to decrease the force between the player and the floor

to decrease the amount of force needed for the player to move

to increase friction between the floor and the player’s feet

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

similar
opposite
parallel

upward

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