12.
Friction
Very Short Answer Type Questions
1. Question
Name the force which always opposes motion.
Answer
The friction always opposes the motion.
2. Question
Why does a fast car slow down if its engine is switched off?
Answer
When the engine of a car is switched off, then there is no energy available for
the engine to oppose the frictional forces. Thus, the engine slows down and
eventually comes to rest.
3. Question
Which type of surfaces produce
(a) least friction, and
(b) too much friction?
Answer
(a) Smooth surfaces offer least friction.
(b) Rough surfaces offer high friction.
4. Question
What is the direction of force of friction acting on a moving object ?
Answer
The friction forces always act in the opposite direction of motion.
5. Question
Name a device which is used to measure force acting on an object.
Answer
Dynamometer is used to measure the forces acting on any object.
6. Question
What is a spring balance?
Answer
A spring balance is used to measure the weights of object with the help of
tension force.
7. Question
Out of sliding friction, static friction and rolling friction:
(a) which one is the smallest?
(b) which one is the largest?
Answer
(a) Rolling friction is the smallest in magnitude.
(b) Static friction is the largest in magnitude.
8. Question
Which type of friction comes into play when a book kept on cylindrical
pencils is moved by pushing?
Answer
Rolling friction comes into play when a book kept on cylindrical pencils is
moved by pushing.
9. Question
Why is it more difficult to walk properly on a well-polished floor?
Answer
The well-polished floor offers very less resistance. Therefore, the shoes slip
on it and its very difficult to walk properly.
10. Question
Why is it difficult to walk on a wet marble floor?
Answer
It is very difficult to walk on a wet floor because the friction is less and the
required grip cannot be maintained.
11. Question
Which force is responsible for the wearing out of car tyres?
Answer
Frictional force is responsible the wearing of car tyres.
12. Question
What prevents you from slipping every time you take a step forward?
Answer
Frictional forces prevent us from slipping every time you take a step forward.
13. Question
Name the force which helps things to move and stop.
Answer
Frictional forces helps things to move and stop.
14. Question
What enables us to fix nails in a wall and knots to be tied?
Answer
Friction enables us to fix nails in a wall and knots to be tied.
15. Question
What makes the steps of foot over-bridges at Railway Stations to wear out
slowly ?
Answer
Frictional force is responsible the wearing of footsteps of over-bridges.
16. Question
What is done to increase friction between the tyres and road?
Answer
The tyre’s surface has treads on it. Treads improve the grip of the tyre on the
road.
17. Question
Why do gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands?
Answer
Gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands to increase the frictional
forces on their hands so that they can hold firmly.
18. Question
Why do kabaddi players rub their hands with dry soil?
Answer
Kabaddi players rub their hands with dry soil before playing so as to increase
friction. This enables them to grip the other player’s hand properly.
19. Question
Name the device which is used between the hubs and axles of bicycle wheels
to reduce friction.
Answer
Ball bearing is used between the hubs and axles of bicycle wheels to reduce
friction.
20. Question
What is the purpose of using ball bearings in machines?
Answer
Ball bearing reduce friction between the support loads and axles of a vehicle.
21. Question
Name any two machines in which ball bearings are used.
Answer
Car and bicycle.
22. Question
Name the device which is attached to heavy luggage (such as a heavy
suitcase) to move it easily by pulling.
Answer
Pulley.
23. Question
Name one example from everyday life where wheels (or rollers) are used to
reduce friction.
Answer
Car
24. Question
Why does oiling the-axles of a bicycle make the bicycle move more easily?
Answer
Oiling the-axles of a bicycle reduces the friction and thus the bicycle moves
easily.
25. Question
State one way in which the friction between wheel and its axle can be
reduced.
Answer
The ball bearing help in reducing the friction between the wheels and it axle.
26. Question
Name two common lubricants.
Answer
Castor oil and Grease are the two common lubricants.
Note: A lubricant is a substance that smoothens a surface. It decreases the
friction of a surface.
27. Question
Why do we sprinkle fine powder on carrom board?
Answer
Sprinkling fine powder on carrom board reduces friction between carom and
striker.
28. Question
Which force gets reduced when the two surfaces in contact are polished to
make them smooth?
Answer
Frictional force gets reduced when the two surfaces in contact are polished to
make them smooth.
29. Question
Why is the surface of a slide polished to make it smooth?
Answer
The surface of a slide polished to make it smooth in order to reduce friction.
30. Question
Name the force which increases when the two surfaces in contact are made
more rough.
Answer
Frictional force increases when the two surfaces in contact are made more
rough.
31. Question
What is the special name of frictional force exerted by fluids (like air or
water)?
Answer
Drag is the special name of frictional force exerted by fluids.
32. Question
What is the name of 'special shape' which is given to objects moving through
air (or water) to reduce drag?
Answer
The special shape is more like a point shaped so that they cut the fluid
friction.
33. Question
Why are grooves provided in the soles of shoes?
Answer
Grooves in the soles of shoes help in increasing the friction when we walk on
the roads. The grooves in the shoe sole help in maintaining a grip with the
ground.
34. Question
Why are treads made in the surface of tyres?
Answer
Treads are made on the surface of tyres help in increasing the friction. These
treads help in maintaining a firm grip on the road which reduces the risk of
slipping on the road thus avoiding accidents.
35. Question
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :
(a) Friction always opposes ......... between the surfaces in contact with each
other.
(b) Sliding friction is ...............than the static friction.
(c) Friction produces................
(d) Friction prevents our foot from.......... over the ground.
(e) Sprinkling of powder on the carom board ......... friction.
(f) Ball bearings reduce friction because they .......... rather than 'slide.
(g) The friction when something moves through a liquid or gas is called……
(h) Cars and speedboats are ........to reduce drag.
(i) Shapes that are designed to reduce air resistance are called ........ shapes.
(j) Objects which can move quickly through the water have a.......... shape.
(k) The shape of an aeroplane is similar to that of a ........ in flight.
Answer
(a) Friction always opposes motion between the surfaces in contact with
each other
(b) Sliding friction is less than the static friction.
(c) Friction produces heat
(d) Friction prevents our foot from slip ping over the ground
(e) Sprinkling of powder on the carom board reduces friction.
(f) Ball bearings reduce friction because they roll rather than 'slide.
(g) The friction when something moves through a liquid or gas is called drag.
(h) Cars and speedboats are streamlined to reduce drag.
(i) Shapes that are designed to reduce air resistance are called streamlined
shapes.
(j) Objects which can move quickly through the water have a streamlined
shape.
(k) The shape of an aeroplane is similar to that of a bird in flight.
Short Answer Type Questions
36. Question
When we try to push a very heavy box kept on ground, it does not move at all.
Which force is preventing this box to move forward? Where does this force
act?
Answer
Whenever we push a very heavy box kept on the ground, it does not move at
all because frictional force balances the force that we apply. So, there is no
net movement of this box. It acts in a direction opposite to the force we apply.
37. Question
Suppose your writing table (or desk) is tilted a little. A book kept on the table
starts sliding down. Draw a diagram to show the direction of force of friction
acting on the book.
Answer
38. Question
Which will cause more friction: a rough surface or a smooth surface? Why?
Answer
A rough surface will cause more friction than a smooth surface. Because,
rough offers more resistance to the other surface in contact as compared to
the smooth surface.
39. Question
Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction.
Answer
The sliding friction is less than static friction because, in sliding friction, the
interlinking of the two surfaces is for very short time.
Friction mainly arises due to the interlocking of irregularities between two
surfaces, as shown below in the diagram:
In smooth surfaces, there are very fewer irregularities, thus friction is very
very less. But, on rough surfaces, the irregularities are very large.
In sliding friction, the time of interlocking is very less, as one object slides
over another object. Whereas, in static friction, one object is moved over
another object thus the irregularities time is more. Thus, the two surfaces
could not properly come in contact with each other in sliding due to which
the magnitude of static friction is more than sliding friction.
40. Question
What is meant by 'rolling friction'?
Answer
Rolling friction is the friction or drag which opposes the motion when a body
rolls.
41. Question
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?
Answer
Seema will have to apply larger force than Iqbal.
Because Seema’s box is heavier and Seema will have to apply greater force to
overcome the larger friction in case of the heavier box.
42. Question
Why does a man slip when he steps on a banana peel thrown on the road?
Answer
While walking on the road, a man slips if he steps on a banana peel because
the banana peel acts a lubricant between the road and the man’s shoe which
reduces the friction. Thus, man slips on it.
43. Question
Car wheels often spin on icy roads. Explain why.
Answer
A car spins on icy road because the treads of the car can no longer maintain
the proper friction to keep it moving. Due to ice, the friction reduces and the
car spins.
44. Question
Explain why:
(a) A pencil will write on paper but not on glass.
(b) climbing a greasy pole is very difficult.
Answer
(a) A pencil is made up of graphite. The paper surface offers more friction to
the pencil when we write on the paper, in this way when the pencil is rubbed
on the paper, some bits of graphite come on the paper and we are able to
write. But glass offers no friction to the pencil, therefore we can’t write on a
glass with pencil.
(b) Climbing a greasy pole is very difficult because the greasy pole offers very
less friction to the feet of the person climbing on it. Du to which, the person
slips down again and again.
45. Question
Why does a matchstick light when we strike it on a rough surface ?
Answer
When a matchstick is rubbed on a rough surface, the surface produces
friction. And we know friction produces heat, therefore the matchstick
lightens up.
46. Question
Why is it difficult to light a matchstick by striking it on a smooth surface ?
Answer
The smooth surface offers very less friction, due to which very less heat is
produced by it and it is not sufficient to lighten up the matchstick.
47. Question
Which parts wear away first in shoes? Give a reason for your answer.
Answer
The heels of the shoes get wear and tear first than the rest of the shoe sole.
This is because, the heel of the shoe is interacted with the ground more than
the other part and due to friction, the treads of the shoe sole wear out.
48. Question
Why do brake pads of bicycles have to be replaced quite often?
Answer
The brake pads of bicycles have to be replaced quite often because they
gather more dirt, dust and the filthy matter on itself. So to allow proper
functioning, they have to be replaced.
49. Question
A pencil eraser loses tiny pieces of rubber each time you use it. Why does this
happen ?
Answer
This is because the paper surface offers more friction to the pencil rubber
when we rub on the paper, some bits of rubber come on the paper.
50. Question
What happens when you rub your hands vigorously for a few seconds ? Why
does this happen ?
Answer
By rubbing our hands against each other we create friction between our
hands and this friction produces heat. Therefore, out hands become warm.
51. Question
Explain how, friction enables us to walk without slipping.
Answer
When step forward and walk, we are applying force (denoted by “F”) on the
ground. Now, in return ground also applies the reaction force to us. But we
can fall if friction (denoted by “f”) is not present as the large ground can apply
a large force . This is explained in the diagram:
52. Question
Which is easier to hold in hand: a kulhar (earthen pot) or a glass tumbler?
Why?
Answer
It is easier to hold a kulhar (an earthen pot) because it more rough surface as
it is made from mud. Mud offers more friction than glass and we are able to
from a grip on the earthen plot.
53. Question
How does a bicycle stop when its brakes are applied ?
Answer
When we apply brake sot the bicycle, a force of friction generates between
the rim of the bicycle and the brakes. The friction is produced in opposite
direction of motion. Thus, the bicycle is stopped.
54. Question
Explain why, the soles of our shoes wear out gradually.
Answer
The shoes rub on the ground while walking. The ground offers friction due to
which the sole of shoes wear and tear out.
55. Question
Why do tyres of cars wear out gradually ?
Answer
The tyres of the car wear out due to friction produced between he tyres and
the car when a car is moving.
56. Question
State two advantages and two disadvantages of friction.
Answer
Disadvantages of Friction:
1. Friction always opposes he motion.
2. Friction causes wearing and tearing.
Advantages of Friction:
1. Friction help us to walk.
2. A horse can’t pull a cart without friction.
57. Question
Explain why, sportsmen use shoes with spikes.
Answer
The sports people use shoes with spikes, spikes increase the friction with the
ground and does not let the person slip or fall when running fast.
58. Question
How will you reduce friction between those machine parts which rub against
each other? Give the simplest method.
Answer
By applying any lubricant , say grease, one can reduce friction between those
machine parts which rub against each other to avoid wear and tear.
59. Question
What is meant by lubrication ? Why is it important?
Answer
Lubrication means applying some additive to the parts of a machine to
reduce the friction. Its important because it reduces the friction between the
parts of the machine. But excess lubrication can generate more heat.
Example- Castor Oil, Grease.
60. Question
Explain why, wheels are so useful.
Answer
Wheels are important because they are used for transportation. Heavy
machines can be moved from one place to another with the help of wheels
because wheels can be rolled and the amount of force is also comparatively
less.
61. Question
Why are lubricants (oil or grease) applied to rubbing surfaces of machines?
Answer
Lubricants (oil or grease) are applied to rubbing surfaces of machines
because when the parts rub against each other, heat is produced. To avoid the
wearing and tearing of the machine parts, lubrication is done. Because it
reduces the friction and thus less heat is produced.
62. Question
Explain with the help of diagrams, how the use of oil reduces friction
between two surfaces in contact with each other.
Answer
If we oil between the two surfaces, say part1 and part 2 of a machine, then the
oil layer will allow less contact of the two surfaces with each other as you
can see in the figure below:
In this way, the friction between the two surfaces is decreased.
63. Question
Why are cars, aeroplanes and rockets streamlined ?
Answer
The cars, aeroplanes and rockets are streamlined so as to reduce the fluid
friction. The air drag obstructs the vehicle to move forward and the fuel is
consumed mainly for opposing this opposite frictional force. Therefore, the
objects are given special shape called streamline shape, which itself cuts the
air friction.s
64. Question
Explain why, a speedboat has a streamlined shape.
Answer
A speedboat has a streamlined shape so as to reduce the fluid friction as it
moves in the waters.
65. Question
What are fluids? Name two common fluids.
Answer
Fluids are those whose which do not have any shape and flow like liquids.
Example- Air and Blood.
Long Answer Type Questions
66 A. Question
Define friction. What are the factors affecting friction? Explain with examples.
Answer
The force that opposes the motion of an object is called friction. Example,
when we walk, friction acts in opposite direction we apply force to walk.
The factor affecting friction are:
1. The weight of the object.
2. The type of contact between the two surfaces.
66 B. Question
What is the cause of friction? Explain with the help of a labelled diagram.
Answer
The cause of friction is surface roughness and adhesion.
When we apply force, F on a book, the book slide (Fig A). Then acts a force of
friction, f (Fig B)
The friction is produced due to the contact of the two surfaces of the table
and the book. It acts in opposite direction of the force to stop it. And, we see
after some distance, the book again comes to the rest (Fig C).
67 A. Question
Give examples to show that friction depends on the nature of two surfaces in
contact.
Answer
The friction depends on the roughness as well as smoothness of the surface. If
the surface is rough, then the surfaces in contact have more interlockings and
the thus the friction is more. Thus, the object is not able to move easily due to
more friction.
If the surface is smooth, then the surfaces in contact have very less
interlockings and the thus the friction is less. Thus, the object is able to move
easily due to less friction.
67 B. Question
Give an example to show that friction depends on the force with which the
two surfaces are pressed together.
Answer
Suppose, a person is pushing a heavy box, then he is applying say force F1.
Now if the same person pushes two boxes of same mass as the previous case.
Then, in this case he will have to apply more force to overcome the larger
friction as in the earlier case. Thus is because friction depends on the mass of
the object. Heavier the mass, more the force is exerted by the object on the
surface and thus more friction is produced.
68 A. Question
What is the difference between static friction and sliding friction? For' a
given pair of objects, which of the two is greater?
Answer
When the body is in stationary state or is at rest, the frictional forces acting
on the body is known as static frictional forces.
But when the object is pushed and it moves, the friction that comes into
action is sliding friction.
The static friciton is greater than sliding friction because more force is
required to remove the objectf rom rest state into dynamic state. Once the
obejct comes into motion, it is easier to keep the object moving by applying
comparetively lesser force.
68 B. Question
How can a very heavy machine be moved conveniently from one place to
another in a factory? (No crane is available for this purpose).
Answer
A very heavy machine can be moved from one place to another with the help
of wheels. Because then rolling friction comes into action and its value is the
least among static and sliding friction.
The following diagram shows, how a heavy cylinder can be rolled easily.
69 A. Question
What is drag? Give two examples of a drag force.
Answer
The drag is the other name for fluid friction. It resists the motion of any
object that travels in fluid.
Examples: 1. A boat travelling in water.
2. An aeroplane moving in the sky.
69 B. Question
How can you reduce the drag on something moving through the air?
Answer
The objects are built in special streamline shape to reduce the drag while
moving in the air. Example, birds and Aeroplane have streamlined shapes.
70 A. Question
What is meant by 'streamlined shape'? Name an object which usually has a
streamlined shape.
Answer
A streamline shape is the one in which the body is pointed at the ends and
broad-shaped in the middle.
Example : Speedboat has streamlined shape.
70 B. Question
Explain why, objects moving in fluids should have streamlined shape.
Answer
The objects moving in fluids have streamlined shape so as to reduce the air
drag or fluid friction that opposes their motion in any fluid.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
71. Question
A boy runs his toy car on dry marble floor, wet marble floor, newspaper and
towel spread on the floor. The force of friction acting on the car on different
surfaces in increasing order will be :
A. Wet marble floor, Dry marble floor, Newspaper, Towel
B. Newspaper, Towel, Dry marble floor, Wet marble floor
C. Towel, Newspaper, Dry marble floor, Wet marble floor
D. Wet marble floor, Dry marble floor, Towel, Newspaper
Answer
As the roughness of the surface increases, the friction force increases.
72. Question
Four children were asked to arrange forces due to rolling, static and sliding
frictions in a decreasing order. The correct arrangement is :
A. Rolling, Static, Sliding
B. Rolling, Sliding, Static
C. Static, Sliding, Rolling
D. Sliding, Static, Rolling
Answer
The static friction > Sliding Friction > Rolling friction.
73. Question
A big wooden box is being pushed on the ground from east to west direction.
The force of friction due to ground will act on this box towards:
A. north direction
B. south direction
C. east direction
D. west direction
Answer
The force of friction acts opposite to the direction of motion.
74. Question
A spring balance can be used to measure
A) Mass of an object
B) Force acting on an object
C) Density of an object
D) Weight of an object
A. A and B
B. Band C
C. B and D
D. only D
Answer
A spring balance can measure both the force acting on it as well as the weight
of the object.
75. Question
The friction between two surfaces does not depend on one of the following.
This one is:
A. amount of surface area of the two objects which is in contact with each
other
B. weight of the object which tends to move on the surface of other object
C. degree of smoothness of surfaces of two objects in contact with each other
D. degree of roughness of surfaces of two objects in contact with each other
Answer
Friction does not depend on the area of contact.
76. Question
If the sliding friction between two surfaces is found to be 8 N, then the static
friction between these two surfaces is most likely to be:
A. 5 N
B. 10 N
C. 4 N
D. 2 N
Answer
The static friction is always greater than sliding friction.
77. Question
Which of the following is not an advantage of friction?
A. it enables drawing to be made on paper
B. it enables fallen things to be picked up
C. it enables rubber pads to be rubbed off
D. it enables vehicles to move on ground
Answer
Friction does wear and tear of the objects.
78. Question
Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
A. static friction is greater than rolling friction
B. sliding friction is less than rolling friction
C. rolling friction is less than static friction
D. static friction is greater than sliding friction
Answer
The static friction > Sliding Friction > Rolling friction.
79. Question
If the static friction between two surfaces X and Y is found to be 20 N, then
the rolling friction between these two surfaces should most likely be :
A. 25 N
B. 20 N
C. 5 N
D. 50 N
Answer
The relationship between the three types of friction is: The static friction >
Sliding Friction > Rolling frictionThus the rolling friction will be less than
20N
80. Question
If the static friction between two surfaces P and Q is measured to be 50 N,
then the sliding friction between these two surfaces is most likely to be :
A. 75N
B. 45N
C. 55N
D. 65N
Answer
The static friction > Sliding Friction > Rolling friction.
81. Question
Which of the following will produce the maximum friction?
A. rubbing of sand paper on glazed paper
B. rubbing of sand paper on glass table top
C. rubbing of sand paper on aluminium frame
D. rubbing of sand paper on sand paper
Answer
As the roughness of the surface increases, the friction icreases.
82. Question
Four similar cars having exactly the same mass are running at the same speed
on the same road when brakes are applied at the same time. The cars come to
a stop after covering distances of 5 m, 5.5 m, 4.8 m and 5.2 m respectively. The
friction between the brake pads and discs will be the maximum in the car
which travels the distance of:
A. 5 m
B. 5.5 m
C. 4.8 m
D. 5.2 m
Answer
As the distance travelled is the least in 4.8 m , thus friction would have been
the largest.
83. Question
The weight of an object can be measured by a:
A. beam balance
B. analytical balance
C. spring balance
D. physical balance
Answer
The spring balance measures weight of an object.
84. Question
A book is lying on the horizontal table top. If we tilt the table a little, then the
book starts sliding down slowly. This happens because:
A. sliding friction is greater than static friction
B. sliding friction is less than force of gravity
C. static friction is greater than sliding friction
D. force of gravity is less than sliding friction
Answer
The book starts sliding down slowly sliding slowly, because the sliding
friction is less than force of gravity.
85. Question
A body shape which offers very little resistance to the flow of air (or water)
around it is called:
A. trimlined shape
B. steamlined shape
C. streaklined shape
D. streamlined shape
Answer
A body shape which offers very little resistance to the flow of a fluid around
it, is called streamlined shape.
86. Question
Which of the following should be used to reduce friction on a carrom board?
A. a lubricating oil
B. a dry lubricant
C. a layer of grease
D. a ball bearing
Answer
Using talcum powder to reduce the friction on carom board.
87. Question
Which of the following does not have a streamlined shape?
A. Aeroplane
B. boat
C. bird
D. bus
Answer
Bus is not streamlined shape. It is a cuboid shape.
88. Question
The frictional force exerted by a fluid is called:
A. brag
B. drab
C. drag
D. tread
Answer
The frictional force exerted by fluids is called drag force.
89. Question
A person has applied some mustard oil on his hands. Which of the following
objects will become most difficult for him to hold in his hand?
A. Earthen cup (kulhar)
B. thermocol tumbler
C. glass tumbler
D. wooden cup
Answer
Mustard oil reduces the friction on his hands. So, Glass tumbler will be most
difficult to handle.
90. Question
Ball bearing is a device which usually converts:
A. rolling friction into sliding friction
B. static friction into sliding friction
C. sliding friction into rolling friction
D. rolling friction into static friction
Answer
Because rolling friction allows to move heavier objects from one place to
other easily.
Questions Based on High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
91. Question
When a pencil cell is released from a certain point on an inclined wooden
board, it travels a distance of 35 cm on floor A before it comes to rest. When
the same pencil cell is released from the same point on the same inclined
board, it travels a distance of 20 cm on floor B before coming to rest. Which
floor, A or B, offers greater friction? Give reason for your answer.
Answer
Floor B offers greater friction because it stops the moving pencil cell stop at a
lesser distance of 20 cm on the floor. More the friction, more the surface is
rough.
92. Question
A car is moving towards North. What will be the direction of force of friction
acting on this car due to surface of road ?
Answer
The direction of force of friction acting on this car due to surface of road is
along the south direction i.e. opposite to the direction of motion.
93. Question
You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it make
easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?
Answer
It will make more difficult to walk on the floor. As soapy solution decreases
the friction on the floor.
94. Question
What kind of friction comes into play:
(a) when a block of wood kept on table moves slowly ?
(b) when a block of wood kept on table just tends to move (or slip)?
(c) when a block of wood kept on cylindrical iron rods moves?
Answer
(a) Sliding friction
(b) Static friction
(c) Rolling friction
95. Question
Explain why, it is easier to drag a mat on floor when nobody is sitting on it
but much more difficult to drag the same mat when a person is sitting on it.
Answer
When no person is sitting on the mat, then the mat and floor are not pressed
together.
Thus, there is no friction.
But, when a person is sitting on the mat.
Then due to the weight of the person, the mat and floor are pressed together
harder, increasing the friction too much. Thus, then it is very difficult to drag
the person.
FRICTION
1. Will force of friction come into play when rain drops rolls down a glass window pane?
2. The handle of cricket bat or badminton racquet is usually rough, why?
3. What is limiting friction?
4. What is easier rolling or sliding?
5. How does the friction get affected by the nature of surface?
6. It is easier to hold a earthen pot than to hold a smooth glass tumbler. Why?
7. Why do kabaddi players rub their hands with soil?
8. What is lubricant? Why do we use it?
9. How proper inflated tyre save fuel?
10. A marble is allowed to roll down an inclined plane from a fixed height. At the foot of inclined
plane, it moves on horizontal surface.
a) Covered with silk
b) Covered with a layer of sand and
c ) Covered with glass sheet .
On which surface marbles move the shortest distance. Give reason for your answer.
11. When cutting edge of knife is put against fast rotating stone to sharpen it, sparks are seen to
fly. Explain the reason.
12. We have two identical metal sheets. One of them is rubbed with sand paper and other with
ordinary paper. The one rubbed with sand paper shines more than other. Give reason
13. Friction – ‘An Evil or Nuisance ‘justify.
14. How can we increase friction?
15. What helps to fix nail / screw on the wall?
16. What leads to skidding of vehicle on snow covered roads?
17. Another name for sliding friction is _________.
18. The force of friction depends on ________________________, __________________ and
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