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Friction

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Friction is..

a)

a tool that helps you

b)

a force that helps you to move objects

c)

a force that slows down a moving object

2.

Friction can poduce heat

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When biking, what uses friction to stop the wheel from rotating?

a)

The tires

b)

The brakes

c)

The steering wheel

d)

The saddle

4.

Ice skaters wear special boots that produce a lot of friction

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The friction can differ, depending on what type of material is used

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Oil can reduce friction

a)

True

b)

False

7.

When it is rainy more accidents happen on the road, because..

a)

there is a lot of water, there is more friction

b)

there is no water, there is more friction

c)

there is a lot of water, there is no friction

d)

there is a no of water, there is no friction

8.

Tour de France is a cycling contest. These cyclists all wear special clothing. What is the main reason?

a)

Because it looks pretty

b)

Because it makes it easier for fans to recognize their favourite cyclist

c)

Because of safety

d)

Because it decreases friction

9.

The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Rougher surfaces have ..

a)

greater friction

b)

less friction

c)

the same level of friction

11.
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
12.

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

a)

similar

b)

opposite

c)

parallel

d)

west