WorksheetsFriction Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
What is the unit called that measures force?
a)
weight
b)
meter
c)
Newton
d)
kilogram
4.
The force that acts in the opposite direction of motion when two surfaces come in contact.
a)
Force
b)
Friction
c)
Static
d)
Kinetic
5.
What is the force of friction between a block of ice that weighs 950 N and the ground if μ = .12?
a)
65 N
b)
226 N
c)
175 N
d)
114 N
6.
On which surface would a toy car travel the furthest when pushed?
a)
ice
b)
carpet
c)
snow
d)
sand
7.
When we pour sand on an icy road, what force are we increasing to help cars stay on the road?
a)
electricity
b)
magnetism
c)
friction
d)
gravity
8.
Match the following Types of Friction to their descriptions
a)
1.
Static Friction
b)
2.
Sliding Friction
c)
3.
Rolling Friction
9.
Rough surfaces have _________ compared to smoother surfaces.
a)
greater coefficients of friction
b)
less coefficients of friction
c)
the same coefficients of friction
d)
no friction
10.
What is the coefficient of static friction if it takes 44 N of force to move an 86-N box on a horizontal surface?
a)
0.78
b)
0.51
c)
0.78 N
d)
0.58 N
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