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Friction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Friction is a

a)

non-contact force

b)

contact force

c)

magnetic force

d)

electrostatic force

2.

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 solids, liquids or gases

3.

Two blocks of iron of different masses are kept on a cemented floor as shown in the figure. Which one of them would require a larger force to move it from the rest position? Block 1 or Block 2 ?

(a)  

4.

Which of the following produces least friction?

a)

Sliding friction

b)

Rolling friction

c)

Composite friction

d)

Static friction

5.

Friction always

a)

(a) opposes the motion

b)

(b) helps the motion

c)

(c) both (a) and (b)

d)

(d) none of these

6.

Friction can be reduced by using

a)

oil

b)

grease

c)

powder

d)

all of these

7.

Static friction is less than

a)

(a) sliding friction

b)

(b) rolling friction

c)

(c) both (a) and (b)

d)

(d) none of these

8.

The shape of an aeroplane is like a

a)

Dog

b)

Bird

c)

Car

d)

All of These

9.

Friction is

a)

(a) Foe

b)

(b) Friend

c)

(c) A necessary

d)

(d) All 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.

Lubricant (s)

a)

(a) reduce friction

b)

(b) increase friction

c)

(c) both (a) and (b)

d)

(d) none of these

15.

Force of friction depends on

a)

roughness of surface

b)

smoothness of surface

c)

inclination of surface

d)

all of these

16.

Fluids are

a)

liquids

b)

gases

c)

Both Liquid and Gas

d)

None of these

17.

In this figure, a boy is shows pushing the box from right to left.

The force of friction will act on the box

a)

(a) from right to left

b)

(b) from left to right

c)

(c) vertically downwards

d)

(d) vertically upwards

18.

Which of the following is responsible for wearing out of bicycle tyres?

a)

(a) Muscular force

b)

(b) Magnetic force

c)

(c) Frictional force

d)

(d) Electrostatic force

19.

It is difficult to walk on an oily floor because

a)

(a) Floor gets spoiled

b)

(b) There is more resistance

c)

(c) Force of friction is high

d)

(d) Force of friction is very less

20.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a)

Friction acts on a ball rolling along the ground

b)

Friction acts on a boat moving on water

c)

Friction acts on a bicycle moving on a smooth road

d)

Friction does not act on a ball moving through air

21.

A matchstick struck on a matchbox catches fire easily because

a)

Friction may cause fire

b)

Of chemical reaction

c)

Both of these

d)

None of these

22.

Tyres are treaded to

a)

look good

b)

Increase friction

c)

increase its longevity

d)

increase weight of the tyre

23.

Lubricants are substances which

a)

Increase friction

b)

Are used to light fire

c)

Reduce friction

d)

Are used to put out a fire

24.

Sliding friction is _________ than / to rolling friction

a)

smaller

b)

greater

c)

equal

d)

none of the above

25.

A boat or an aeroplane has a pointed or tapering front / head. Why?

a)

To increase the friction of fluid

b)

To look good

c)

To reduce the friction of fluid

d)

For no reason