L- 5, FRICTION CLASS VIII ASSIGNMENT
MCQs
1. Force of friction always act in----
(A) any direction (B) tangential direction (C) downward direction (D) upward direction
2. The force of friction depends upon the
(A) Weight of the object (B) The nature of two surfaces in contact
(C) Quality of the object (D) Both (a) and (b)
3. The maximum value of static friction is called
(A) Limiting friction (B) Kinetic Friction (C) sliding friction (D) none of the above
4. Static friction> sliding friction > Rolling friction what does above statement means:
(A) It is more convenient to roll than to slide (B) It is easy to slide than to roll
(C) Static friction is better than sliding friction (D) All the above
5. Sprinkling of powder on the carron board - - - - friction.
(A) increases (B) reduces (C) does not make any difference (D) none of the above.
6. If we apply oil on door hinges, the friction will----
(A) increase (B) decrease (C) disappear altogether (D) will remain unchanged
7. A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel farthest on-
(A) muddy surface (B) cemented surface
(C) polished marble surface (D) brick surface
8. Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of friction
comes into play—
(A) only if the objects are solid (B) only if one of the two objects is liquid
(C) only if one of the two objects is gaseous (D) irrespective of whether the objects are solid,
liquid or gaseous
9. Force of friction depends on ---
(A) roughness of the surface (B) weight (C) size (D) all of these
10. It is difficult to walk on an oily floor because---
(A) floor gets spoiled (B) there is more resistance
(C ) force of friction is high (D) force of friction is very less
ASSERTION REASONING : For following questions , two statements are given - one labelled as Assertion (A)
and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to the following questions from the code (i),
(ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below :
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(II) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false
(iv) A is false but R is true
1. Assertion: We often see that small children are easily able to pull a suitcase fitted with wheels.
Reason: The rolling of wheel is not able to reduce friction.
2. Assertion: We do not slip when we walk on wet floor.
Reason: The water forms thin layer between the feet and the floor and decreases the friction.
3. Assertion: When we vigorously rub hands for few minutes they become hot.
Reason: This is because friction leads to production of heat.
4. Assertion: Gymnasts often apply coarse substance / chalk on their hands to have better grip of uneven
bars.
Reason: The chalk powder increases friction between their hands and uneven bars.
5. Assertion: Rocket has a special streamlined body.
Reason: It increases the friction.
SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. How does friction help in writing with a pen?
2. You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidentally. Would it make it easier or more difficult
for you to walk on the floor? Why?
3. Shivam has to push a lighter box and Kanav has to push a similar heavier box on the same floor. Who
will have to apply a larger force and why?
4. Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes.
5. Suppose your writing desk is tilted a little. A book kept on it starts sliding down. Show the direction of
frictional force acting on it.
CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS
A car is moving on a wet road. The driver finds it difficult to stop the car quickly because the
brakes do not seem to be working as effectively as they do on a dry road.
1. What is the primary reason for the reduced effectiveness of brakes on a wet road?
2. How does the condition of the tyre treads affect the car’s ability to stop on a wet road?
3. What should a driver do to compensate for the reduced friction on a wet road?
4. What happens to the stopping distance of a car when the road is wet compared to when
It is dry?
5. What can happen if a driver brakes suddenly on a wet road?
PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR OLYMPIADS/ TALENT SEARCH EXAMS
1. A block of wood is placed on a rough surface and a force is applied to move it. As the force increases,
the block starts moving. What type of friction is acting on the block before it starts moving.
A. Static friction B. Kinetic friction C. Rolling friction D. Fluid friction
2.A cyclist finds it easier to ride a bicycle on a smooth road compared to a rough road. Why is this so?
A. Friction is greater on smooth roads
B. Friction is less on smooth roads
C. Cyclist’s weight is less on smooth roads
D. Bicycle’s weight is less on smooth roads
[Link] happens to the force of friction when the surface area of contact between two objects is
increased?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains the same D. Becomes unpredictable
4.A car is moving on a straight road. Suddenly the driver applies the brakes and the car starts to skid. What
type of friction is acting on the car during skidding?
A. Static B. Kinetic C. Rolling D. Both static and kinetic friction
[Link] are ball bearings used in machines?
A. To increase friction B. To decrease friction
[Link] increase speed D. To decrease speed
