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Q3 Science 6 Lesson: Effects of Friction

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is force?

a)

A push exerted on an object

b)

A push or pull exerted on an object

c)

A pull exerted on an object

d)

None of the above

2.

Pick the correct statement(s) related to the “force of friction”.

a)

Increases the speed of a moving body

b)

Causes wear and tear in the body

c)

Is a conservative force

d)

Increases when lubricants are added to the surface

3.

_____ are the materials used to reduce friction on a surface.

a)

Desiccants

b)

Filtrate

c)

Sediments

d)

Lubricants

4.

Force of friction can generate _____.

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

heat

d)

all of the above

5.

Pick the correct way(s) to increase friction between an object and a surface:

a)

Polishing the surface

b)

Adding rollers to the object that is movable

c)

Shaping the object with a streamlined body

d)

Making the object’s surface rough

6.

To sharpen a kitchen knife, rub it against a ______.

a)

woollen cloth

b)

rubber pad

c)

stone

d)

glass block

7.

How does friction affect speed?

a)

more friction decreases speed

b)

less friction decreases speed

c)

more friction increases speed

d)

less friction doesn't affect speed

8.

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

a)

similar

b)

parallel

c)

opposite

d)

west

9.
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 shoes
d)
All are examples that are helpful
10.
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