Static Friction and Sliding Friction

Author:B K Gowel & Sangeeta
8th CBSE
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Static Friction and Sliding Friction: Overview

The topic broadly divides friction into static friction and sliding friction. It also describes that a bigger force needs to be applied than the force of friction to move an object.

Important Questions on Static Friction and Sliding Friction

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 1

Which is greater, sliding or the static friction?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 2

Name the force of friction which is sufficient to make the box slide.

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 3

Why is the girl not able to slide the box?

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 4

Name the force of friction which comes into play while the box is not moved.

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 5

Give one word for the following:
The force that is required to keep a surface sliding along another surface. (Rolling friction/Sliding friction)

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 6

Define the term sliding friction.

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SCIENCE For Class VIII>Moving Things, People and Ideas>Friction>Static Friction and Sliding Friction> Q 7

Define the term static friction.