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Friction and Forces

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Q1. Push or pull acting upon any object as a result of an interaction is

a)

wt

b)

force

c)

mass

d)

none

2.

Q2. Which of the following is not the effect of force?

a)

Force can change the shape of object.

b)

Force can change the size of the object.

c)

Force can change the mass of an object.

d)

Force can stop a moving object.

3.

Q3. If heavy objects are made to roll _______friction comes into play.

a)

sliding friction

b)

rolling

c)

static friction

d)

kinetic friction

4.

Q4. Which is not the advantage of friction?

a)

Friction helps in walking.

b)

Friction allows us to write on paper.

c)

Cars and buses move safely on roads due to friction.

d)

Friction causes wear and tear.

5.

Q5. Odd one out: polishing , washing , providing ball bearings

a)

washing

b)

polishing

c)

providing ball bearings

6.

Q6. A horse pulling a cart is a

a)

frictional force

b)

muscular force

c)

gravitational force

7.

Q7. Interaction between different types of charges is

a)

electrostatic force

b)

muscular force

c)

frictional force

8.

Q8. Tyres of vehicles have grooved designs to

a)

reduce friction

b)

increase friction

9.

Q9. The friction caused due to fluids such as water and air is termed as

a)

kinetic friction

b)

static friction

c)

drag

d)

none of the above

10.

Q10. Non - contact forces are also called as

a)

contact forces

b)

action -at - a - distance forces

11.

Q11. Gravitational forces, magnetic forces and electrostatic forces are examples of :

a)

Contact forces

b)

Non- contact forces

c)

Both

d)

None

12.

Q12. Friction can be increased by increasing the ________of the surfaces in contact.

a)

Smoothness

b)

Area

c)

Roughness

d)

None of the above

13.

Q13. The friction which occurs when the applied force overcomes static friction and the object starts moving is:

a)

Static friction

b)

Kinetic friction

c)

Rolling friction

d)

Sliding friction

14.

Q14. A man puts wheels in his suitcase. It becomes easy for him to move his suit case. Which friction comes into play?

a)

Sliding friction

b)

Rolling friction

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

15.

Q15. Odd one out: a player kicking a ball, a horse pulling a cart, interaction between different charges, person lifting a suitcase.

a)

interaction between different charges

b)

a player kicking a ball

c)

a horse pulling a cart

d)

person lifting a suitcase.

16.

Q15 Ball bearings are provided between wheel and axle to

a)

increase friction

b)

reduce friction

c)

none of the above

17.

Q17. A car can skid on the wet road due to:

a)

Increased friction between the road and tyres.

b)

reduced friction between the road and tyres.

c)

None of the above.

18.

Q18. A ______ attracts iron pieces towards itself.

a)

Iron nail

b)

Pins

c)

Magnet

d)

None of the above

19.

Q19. When the weight remains same, friction is independent of the ______ of surface in contact.

a)

Mass

b)

Length

c)

Area

d)

None of the above

20.

Q20. Friction wears down the parts of machines.

a)

True

b)

False