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FRICTION

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

similar

b)

opposite

c)

parallel

d)

west

2.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

What type of friction is not moving?

a)

STATIC

b)

FLUID

c)

ROLLING

d)

SLIDING

4.

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

5.

A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to decelerate.

a)

SURFACE SREA

b)

AIR RESISTANCE

c)

VELOCITY

d)

GRAVITY

6.

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 shoe

d)

All are examples that are helpful

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.

How would the absence of friction affect a marble traveling on a long, straight path?

a)

The marble’s speed would decrease.

b)

The marble’s speed would increase.

c)

The marble would stop immediately.

d)

The marble would remain at constant speed.

9.

When two surfaces rub, the irregularities of one surface get caught on those of the other surface?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Rougher surfaces have ...

a)

greater friction

b)

less friction

c)

the same level of friction