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What is meant by ‘rolling friction’?

Important Questions on Friction

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 41
Iqbal has to push a lighter box and Seema has to push a similar heavier box on the same floor. Who will have to apply a larger force and why?
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 42
Why does a man slip when he steps on a banana peel thrown on the road?
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 43
Car wheels often spin on icy roads. Explain why.
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 44

Explain why a pencil will write on paper but not on the glass.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 44

Explain why it is very difficult to climbing a greasy pole?

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 45
Why does a matchstick light when we strike it on a rough surface?
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 46
Why is it difficult to light a matchstick by striking it on a smooth surface?
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 12 - Friction>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 47
Which parts wear away first in shoes? Give a reason for your answer.