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Class 8 Science Friction Worksheet

This document is a science worksheet for class 8 on the topic of friction. It contains 5 questions testing students' understanding of friction. Question 1 has fill in the blank questions about the shapes of objects in fluids and how roughness affects friction. Question 2 contains true/false statements about friction. Question 3 involves matching terms about friction. Question 4 is multiple choice identifying types of friction and ways to reduce it. Question 5 asks short answer questions about static friction, the relationship between pressure and friction, and fluid friction.

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Class 8 Science Friction Worksheet

This document is a science worksheet for class 8 on the topic of friction. It contains 5 questions testing students' understanding of friction. Question 1 has fill in the blank questions about the shapes of objects in fluids and how roughness affects friction. Question 2 contains true/false statements about friction. Question 3 involves matching terms about friction. Question 4 is multiple choice identifying types of friction and ways to reduce it. Question 5 asks short answer questions about static friction, the relationship between pressure and friction, and fluid friction.

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St. Andrews Scots Sr. Sec.

School
9th Avenue, I.P. Extension, Patparganj, Delhi – 110092
Session 2022-2023 - Worksheet

Class: VIII Subject: Science Topic: Friction Worksheet No:10

Q.1. Fill in the blanks:


a) Bodies of birds, fishes and ships are ___________.
b) Friction can also produce ___________.
c) All objects moving in fluids have ___________ shape to reduce ___________.
d) Rough surfaces produce ___________ friction than smooth surfaces.
e) In many machines, friction is reduced by using ___________.

Q.2.Write True or False against each statement:


a) Friction is independent of the nature of surfaces in contact.
b) A spring balance measures force.
c) Friction can be reduced by using ball bearings in some machines.
d) Friction can never be eliminated.
e) Friction do not produce heat.

Q.3. Match the following:

Q.4. Multiple choice questions:


a) Friction is a
(i) non-contact force
(ii) contact force
(iii) magnetic force
(iv) electrostatic force

b) Which of the following produces least friction?


(i) Sliding friction
(ii) Rolling friction
(iii) Composite friction
(iv) Static friction

c) Friction always
(i) opposes the motion
(ii) helps the motion
(iii) both (a) and (b)
(iv) none of these

d) Friction can be reduced by using


(i) oil
(ii) grease
(iii) powder
(iv) all of these

e) Static friction is less than


(i) sliding friction
(ii) rolling friction
(iii) both (a) and (b)
(iv) none of these

Q.5. Answer the following questions:


a) If we push the book on the table, it stops after sometime. Why?
b) How does the friction depend on the nature of the surface?
c) When the two surfaces are pressed harder, friction increases. Explain why?
d) The sliding friction is slightly smaller than the static friction. Explain why?
e) What do you mean by fluid friction? How can fluid friction be reduced?

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