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Collision, Friction, Work and Power Formative

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

In the sport of curling, the stone has a smooth outer ring that is in contact with the ice. Which applies as the stone moves across the ice?

a)

The coefficient of dynamic friction

b)

The coefficient of static friction

c)

The coefficient of dynamic drag

d)

The coefficient of static drag

2.

Which has the lowest coefficient of friction?

a)

Steel skates on ice

b)

Athletic shoes with spikes on a running track

c)

Rock climbing shoes on an artificial climbing wall

d)

Football (soccer) boots on a turf field

3.

Which of the following images demonstrates static friction? The figures show: A. a cyclist in aerodynamic position riding a bicycle; B. a sprinter running; C. a two-person bobsleigh on ice; D. a person seated and pushing with the feet against a vertical wall to hold position.

a)

Cyclist riding a bicycle

b)

Sprinter running

c)

Two-person bobsleigh on ice

d)

Person seated pushing feet against a wall

4.

Which correctly describes the static and dynamic friction experienced by a speed skater as they push off at the start of a race?

a)

Static friction equals dynamic friction

b)

Static friction is larger than dynamic friction

c)

Static friction is smaller than dynamic friction

d)

Static friction stays the same and dynamic friction increases

5.

[Maximum mark: 1] Which statement is correct about friction?

a)

Acts parallel to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact, and opposes their relative motion.

b)

Acts perpendicular to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact, and opposes their relative motion.

c)

Acts perpendicular to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact, and promotes their relative motion.

d)

Acts parallel to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact, and promotes their relative motion.

6.

[Maximum mark: 1] What is friction?

a)

The force acting parallel to the interface of two surfaces that are in contact

b)

The force or forces acting to oppose the motion of a tennis ball through the air

c)

The force or forces acting to oppose the motion of an object through a fluid

d)

The force that acts to increase the acceleration of objects

7.

What does μ stand for in the equation F=μRF=\mu R ?

a)

Friction

b)

Drag force

c)

Normal reaction force

d)

The coefficient of friction

8.

Climbers put chalk on their hands to increase the grip between their fingers and the climbing surface. The chalk absorbs body oils and sweat. Which describes the changes in friction caused by the chalk?

a)

The chalk increases the coefficient of static friction.

b)

The chalk increases the normal force of the climber.

c)

The chalk decreases the coefficient of static friction.

d)

The chalk decreases the coefficient of dynamic friction.

9.

[Maximum mark: 1] Four climbers compare the grip quality of their boots. Using the data provided, which climber’s boots have the greatest friction force? Data table: coefficient of friction and normal reaction force for each climber’s boots are as follows.

a)

Coefficient of friction 1.0 with normal reaction force 650 N

b)

Coefficient of friction 0.8 with normal reaction force 1000 N

c)

Coefficient of friction 1.5 with normal reaction force 600 N

d)

Coefficient of friction 1.1 with normal reaction force 500 N

10.

[Maximum mark: 1] In the sport of curling, team members slide a large stone across ice towards a target. Which coefficient is relevant to the stone as it moves across the ice?

a)

The coefficient of static friction

b)

The coefficient of dynamic friction

c)

The coefficient of static drag

d)

The coefficient of dynamic drag

11.
If 150 Joules of work is needed to move a box 10 meters, what force was used? 
a)
1500 N
b)
15 N
c)
1.5 N
d)
150 N
12.

You push against the back of your friends car that is stuck. You push and be become very tired, but the car does not move. Did you do work?

a)

Yes, work was done

b)

No, work wasn't done

13.

The momentum of an object depends upon the object's ___________&_____________.

a)

size and shape

b)

mass and speed

c)

mass and veloctiy

d)

mass and energy

14.
If two objects have the same mass, then the faster moving object has ____________ momentum.
a)
more 
b)
less
c)
the same
15.
Jorge noticed a collision outside the coffee shop where two cars collided and stuck together.  What type of collision did he observe?
a)
Elastic
b)
Inelastic
c)

Perfectly inelastic

d)
none
16.
While playing pool, Emma notices that the pool balls bounce apart.  What type of collision is this?
a)
Elastic
b)
Inelastic
c)
Explosive
d)
Force
17.
A weightlifter lifts two 300 newton weights 1.5 meters off the ground. How much work has he done?
a)
600 J 
b)
660 J
c)
900 J 
d)
1200 J