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Friction

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The direction of the force of friction is always _____ the direction of motion

a)

similar to

b)

opposite

c)

unchanged in

d)

the same as

2.

Which of the following are lubricants?

a)

oil and butter

b)

sand and sawdust

3.

Which of these materials do you predict would have the MOST amount of friction?

a)

metal

b)

tile

c)

sand paper

d)

plastic

4.

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

a)

the volume of the objects

b)

the texture of the surfaces

c)

the color of the objects

5.
Wheels on a skateboard most likely experiences-
a)
Rolling Friction
b)
Sliding Friction
c)
Fluid Friction
d)
Static Friction
6.
Sally experiences-
a)
Rolling Friction
b)
Sliding Friction
c)
Fluid Friction
d)
Static Friction
7.
Swimming fish experience-
a)
Rolling Friction
b)
Sliding Friction
c)
Fluid Friction
d)
Static Friction
8.
A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to negatively accelerate
a)
surface area
b)
air resistance
c)
descent velocity
d)
gravity 
9.

When there is friction, the energy of an object's motion is converted into _______ energy

a)

heat

b)

electric

c)

solar

d)

geothermal

10.

Only solids can produce friction

a)

true

b)

false

11.
 What is the unit called that measures force?
a)
weight
b)
meter
c)
Newton
d)
kilogram
12.
How can friction be reduced?
a)

reduce the force (weight) acting between the 2 surfaces

b)

reduce the roughness of the 2 surfaces coming in contact

c)

use wax, grease or oil

d)

all of the above are ways of reducing friction

13.
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
14.
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
15.

What type of friction occurs when an object is not moving?

a)

static

b)

sliding

c)

fluid

d)

rolling