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Surfaces and friction

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
4.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
5.

What is the unit on the force due to friction?

a)

Centimetres

b)

Newtons

c)

Meters

d)

Kilograms

6.
The force that two surfaces exert on each other as they rub against each other.
a)
gravity
b)
friction
c)
mass
d)
weight
7.

Why does ice have less friction?

a)

Because it is frozen water.

b)

Because it is a smooth surface.

c)

Because it is cold.

d)

Because it is slippy.

8.

Will a toy car slow down quicker on carpet or foil?

a)

Carpet because it is a rough surface and has more friction.

b)

Carpet because it is a rough surface and has less friction.

c)

Foil because it is a smooth surface and has more friction.

d)

Foil because it is a smooth surface and has less friction.

9.

What force makes it harder for the girl to move the sofa?

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Push

d)

Pull

10.

Rougher surfaces have ...

a)

greater friction

b)

less friction

c)

the same level of friction

11.

without friction, an object in motion would never stop

a)

true

b)

false

12.
On which surface will a toy car travel the furthest?
a)
Carpet
b)
Polished Wood
c)
Ice
13.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

Friction can slow things down

b)

Friction is never useful

c)

Friction can stop things from moving

14.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed