Forces and Friction Questions

Front

What does a lubricant do to friction?

Back

A lubricant reduces friction.

Front

How can you reduce friction?

Back

By reducing surface area.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a force?

Back

Fall.

Front

What is a type of force applied without touching?

Back

Noncontact force.

Front

What is a push or a pull on an object called?

Back

Force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Front

What are the two main types of forces?

Back

Contact forces and noncontact forces.

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is an example of a noncontact force?

Back

Gravity.

Front

How does increasing mass affect friction?

Back

Increasing mass increases the frictional force.