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Friction Sgpis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Friction _____________ the motion.

a)

Works in the same direction as

b)

Opposes

c)

Has not effect on

d)

Pulls against

2.

True or False: objects that are smooth have LESS friction than objects that are rough

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

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

a)

Metal

b)

Tile

c)

Sand Paper

d)

Denim

4.

TRUE or FALSE if you push a box across a surface like Ice with no friction, it will NEVER stop

a)

TRUE, as long as it doesn't run into something it will keep going and going and going

b)

FALSE, it will stop very quickly

5.

TRUE or FALSE if you push a box across a surface like rough wood with a lot friction, it will NEVER stop

a)

TRUE, as long as it doesn't run into something it will keep going and going and going

b)

FALSE, it will stop very quickly

6.

Why does sportsmen use shoes with spikes?

a)

Spikes increase the surface of the shoes & make it rough which results in an increase in friction.

b)

Spikes increase the surface of the shoes & make it smooth which results in an decrease in friction.

7.

Which direction does Friction act?

a)

Same

b)

Opposite

8.

Rubbing your hands together creates _____.

a)

gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetic

9.

_____reduces friction between the surfaces.

a)

powder

b)

oil

c)

both of these

10.

It is easier to move to heavy object on a smooth surface______.

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

none of these