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Ch-12 Friction

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a friction force that acts on objects that are not moving

a)

static friction

b)

sliding friction

c)

fluid friction

d)

rolling friction

2.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
3.
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Rougher surfaces have ...
a)
greater friction
b)
less friction
c)
the same level of friction
5.
What are 2 factors that determine the amount of friction between 2 objects?
a)
Force and roughness between surfaces
b)
hills and valleys and how smooth or rough the surface is
c)
Amount of force and amount of surface the comes in contact
d)
The force and the weight exerted on the surfaces
6.

The picture shows a boy pulling

a box. How can he move the box

more easily?

a)

Using wooden rollers.

b)

Put a cloth under the box and pull it using the cloth.

c)

Create a pattern on the surface of the box.

d)

Ensure the surface of the box is clean.

7.

The use of lubricants in motor vehicles ______________

the excessive frictional force in the engine

compartment.

a)

reduces

b)

increases

c)

reuses

d)

enlarge

8.

Rougher surfaces have ...

a)

greater friction

b)

lesser friction

c)

the same level of friction

9.
On which surface would friction be the greatest?
a)
carpet
b)
ice
c)
snow
d)
satin
10.
By looking at the picture, what is the best conclusion?
a)
Friction is in the same direction as Motion
b)
The Friction force  is  opposite to the direction of  the motion force
c)
Friction does not count
d)
I forgot my I-pad
11.
What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?
a)
Applied
b)
Normal
c)
Friction
d)
Magnetic
12.
How can friction be reduced?
a)
reduce the force 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.

Who will experience more friction?

a)

A

b)

B

14.

Which of these does not describe friction?

a)

A force opposing motion

b)

When microscopic bumps rub against each other

c)

When you get a carpet burn from sliding along

d)

When you speed up on ice

15.

Only solids can produce friction

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Which of the following answers is the most scientific answer for the question:


What is friction?

a)

The random force between two solids, liquids, or gases.

b)

The contact force between two solids, liquids, or gases that slide past one another.

c)

The thing that creates static electricity

d)

A force that is random