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Suppose the entire surface of Earth was covered with a sheet of hard ice that offers zero friction. If you push a ball on this surface, how far would it go?

Important Questions on Friction

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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 1
Force of friction acts in the _____ (same/ opposite)  direction in which an object moves.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 1
Friction _____ with the increase in weight.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 1
_____ is always smaller than sliding friction (static friction/rolling friction).
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 1
Friction is independent of the _____ between two surfaces. (Choose from here: nature, area of contact, weight of body)
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 2
Friction causes wear and tear of the surfaces in contact.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 2
Force of friction in fluids increases with the increase of speed of the body.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>TRACK YOUR PROGRESS>Q 2
Due to friction, fuel consumption of automobiles decreases.
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Expanded Universal Science>Chapter 12 - Friction>ASSESSMENT ZONE>Q A
Athletes wear spikes to increase :