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Friction and its Types

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

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Class
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1.

What is friction?

a)

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes in contact with another object or surface.

b)

Friction is the force that helps the motion of an object

c)

Friction is the force that increases the speed of an object

d)

Friction is the force that has no effect on the motion of an object

2.

Name the different types of friction.

a)

Fast friction, Slow friction, Quick friction, Rapid friction

b)

Static friction, Kinetic friction, Rolling friction, Fluid friction

c)

Linear friction, Angular friction, Circular friction, Elliptical friction

d)

Smooth friction, Rough friction, Tough friction, Soft friction

3.

Explain static friction with an example.

a)

Static friction is the force that causes an object to move at a constant speed when a force is applied to it. For example, a book resting on a table experiences static friction when you try to push it.

b)

Static friction is the force that prevents an object from moving when a force is applied to it. For example, a book resting on a table experiences static friction when you try to push it.

c)

Static friction is the force that attracts objects to each other. For example, a book resting on a table experiences static friction when you try to push it.

d)

Static friction is the force that helps an object to move when a force is applied to it. For example, a book resting on a table experiences static friction when you try to push it.

4.

How does kinetic friction differ from static friction?

a)

Kinetic friction does not depend on the nature of the surfaces in contact, while static friction does.

b)

Kinetic friction is always greater than static friction in any given situation.

c)

Kinetic friction occurs between two surfaces at rest, while static friction occurs between two surfaces in motion.

d)

Kinetic friction occurs between two surfaces in motion, while static friction occurs between two surfaces at rest.

5.

How does friction affect the motion of an object?

a)

Friction causes the object to move in a straight line

b)

Friction has no effect on the motion of an object

c)

Friction opposes the motion of an object

d)

Friction increases the speed of an object