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friction

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Friction is a

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

c)

magnetic force

d)

electrostatic force

2.

Which of the following produces least friction?

a)

Sliding friction

b)

Rolling friction

c)

Composite friction

d)

Static friction

3.

Friction always

a)

opposes the motion

b)

helps the motion

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none of these

4.

Friction can be reduced by using


a)

oil

b)

grease

c)

powder

d)

all of these

5.

Static friction is less than

a)

sliding friction

b)

rolling friction

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none of these

6.

Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of friction comes into play

a)

only if the objects are solid.

b)

only if one of the two objects is liquid.

c)

only if one of the two objects is gaseous.

d)

irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gaseous

7.

To sharpen the blade of a knife by rubbing it against a surface, which of the following will be most suitable?

a)

Stone

b)

Plastic block

c)

Wooden block

d)

Glass block

8.

The shape of an aeroplane is like a

a)

streamline

b)

turbulent

c)

both a , b

d)

none of these

9.

Friction is

a)

foe

b)

friend

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none of these

10.

Friction due to fluids is called

a)

force

b)

pressure

c)

friction

d)

Drag

11.

Which of the following is not a smooth surface?

a)

Surface of wet soap

b)

Surface of tyres

c)

Glazed tiles

d)

Surface of mirror

12.

A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel farthest on

a)

muddy surface

b)

polished marble surface

c)

cemented surface

d)

brick surface

13.

If we apply oil on door hinges, the friction will

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

disappear altogether

d)

will remain unchanged

14.

Force of friction depends on

a)

roughness of surface

b)

smoothness of surface

c)

inclination of surface

d)

all of these

15.

Fluids are

a)

liquids

b)

gases

c)

both (a) and (b)

d)

none of these