WorksheetsFriction
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
2.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
3.
A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to decelerate.
a)
surface area
b)
air resistance
c)
velocity
d)
gravity
4.
Which of the following is an example of friction that is helpful?
a)
Brakes used on a bike
b)
Tires from a car on the road
c)
Tread on the bottom of your shoes
d)
All are examples that are helpful
5.
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
What type of friction is not moving?
a)
static
b)
sliding
c)
fluid
d)
rolling
7.
Which of the following is an example of friction that is harmful?
a)
Pencil marking on paper
b)
Engine parts wearing out
c)
sand placed on ice in the winter
d)
Using an eraser to erase marks
8.
Which would NOT be a way of reducing friction?
a)
making the surfaces smoother
b)
using lubricants such as waxes, oils, or grease
c)
changing from sliding friction to rolling friction using ball bearings
d)
Using kitty litter on snow and ice to help your car gain traction
9.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
10.
What is the unit called that measures force?
a)
weight
b)
meter
c)
Newton
d)
kilogram
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