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Friction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Friction is an example of _____________

a)

contact force

b)

non contact force

c)

both of these

d)

none of these

2.

The direction of force of friction is always _____ to the direction of motion

a)

same

b)

opposite

c)

unchanged

d)

none of these

3.

Without friction, an object in motion would never stop.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Frictional force depends on ____

a)

surface area in contact

b)

roughness of surface

c)

both a and b

d)

none of the above

5.

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

a)

metal

b)

tile

c)

sand paper

d)

denim

6.

The rouugher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface

a)

true

b)

false

7.

How would the absence of friction affect a marble travelling on a long, straight path?

a)

the marble's speed would decrease

b)

the marble would remain at a constant speed

c)

the marble's speed would increase

d)

the marble would stop immediately

8.

The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together

a)

false

b)

true

9.

Rough surfaces have _________

a)

greater friction

b)

less friction

c)

the same level of friction

10.

When we rub our hands together _________.

a)

frictional force works between them

b)

energy is released

c)

our hands become warm

d)

all off the above

11.

The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.

a)

True

b)

False

12.
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
13.

Why are the soles of shoes and tyres of vehicles grooved?

a)

To increase friction

b)

To reduce friction

14.

Why do gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands?

4 lines
15.
Which would NOT be a way of reducing friction?
a)
making the surfaces smoother
b)
using lubricants such as waxes, oils, or grease
c)
changing from sliding friction to rolling friction using ball bearings
d)
Using kitty litter on snow and ice to help your car gain traction
16.

Wheels on a skateboard most likely experience _______

a)

Rolling Friction

b)

Sliding Friction

c)

Fluid Friction

d)

Static Friction

17.

Friction is the force that acts in the ___________ direction of movement.

a)

similar

b)

opposite

c)

parallel

d)

west

18.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
19.
The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
22.

What is friction?

a)

The random force between two solids, liquids, or gases.

b)

The contact force between two solids, liquids, or gases that slide past one another.

c)

The force that creates static electricity and helps us fly.

23.

When there is friction, the energy of an object's motion is converted into _______ energy

a)

heat

b)

kinetic

c)

stronger

d)

friction

24.

Which of the following is NOT an example of friction?

a)

using the brakes on your bike to slow you down

b)

putting your hand out the window

c)

a satellite traveling through deep space

d)

a hockey puck going across an ice rink

25.
Rougher surfaces have ...
a)
greater friction
b)
less friction
c)
the same level of friction