Frictional Force

Author:Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
6th ICSE
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Important Questions on Frictional Force

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Select the activities where friction is necessary.

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Lighting a matchstick Playing billiards Writing on green board Walking on a banana peel

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When applying brakes to a cycle, the force responsible for stopping the bicycle is acting _____.

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When different parts of a machine move, they rub against each other, but this gradually leads to the damage of the machine and machine parts. How do the parts of the machines wear out?

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When different parts of a machine move, they rub against each other, but this gradually leads to the damage of machine and machine parts. Which of the following forces is responsible for the damage?

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In the rainy season, what do you do to avoid slipping on the wet road outside your house? Why?

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Weightlifters and gymnasts rub a rough and course material on their hands. Why?

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Write three ways to increase friction.

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What is the difference between static, sliding and rolling frictions?

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Give two examples that friction produces heat.

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Give two examples of lubricants.

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Static friction is less than sliding friction.

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Friction does not act on a bird flying in the air.

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Friction force depends on the types of surfaces in contact.

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Friction always acts in the same direction as motion.

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Friction opposes the _____ of a moving object.

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Friction always opposes relative _____ between the surfaces in contact with each other.

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Friction is a _____ force.

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Ball bearing is a device that usually converts

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Which of the following does not have a streamlined shape?

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?