WorksheetsForce and Friction
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
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.
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
4.
Rougher surfaces have ...
a)
greater friction
b)
less friction
c)
the same level of friction
5.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
6.
When most objects with smooth surfaces rub, there is less friction.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Force the opposes motion between 2 surfaces
a)
force
b)
Newton
c)
friction
d)
net force
8.
Smooth surfaces such as ice, usually produce less friction.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
People use rough or sticky things to decrease friction.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
Which of these best describes friction?
a)
A rubbing force.
b)
Something that is slippery.
c)
Gravity.
d)
Movement across a smooth surface.
11.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
12.
Which of these materials do you predict would have the MOST amount of friction
a)
Metal
b)
Tile
c)
Sand Paper
d)
Denim
13.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
14.
What is motion?
a)
A change in position.
b)
A change in force.
15.
When you push or pull something, you are creating_________________.
a)
weight
b)
a speed
c)
a force
d)
a surface
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