Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
6
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
JUBAN II DISTRICT

SCIENCE
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 5 (Q3)

Name of the Pupil:_______________________________________________

Section: ___________________________ Date:_______________________

DESIRABLE AND UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS OF FRICTION

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

This activity sheet was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master about Desirable and Undesirable Effects of Friction. The scope of this learning
activity sheet permits it to be used in different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lesson arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course.

The activity sheet will focus on the topic on:

Desirable and Undesirable Effects of Friction

II. LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs

After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. Define desirable and undesirable friction;
2. Identify the desirable and undesirable effects of friction; and
3. Appreciate the importance of friction in daily life.

III. ACTIVITIES

A. Let Us Review

In the previous lesson, we learned about how friction affects the movement of an
object.
Now, let us try to do a simple activity to help freshen up your mind and recall the past
lesson. Ready? Get your notebook or your paper and pen and be ready to write your answer.

Directions: Find the words that are related to friction. The letters may be arranged in any
direction. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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It is good to know that you learned a lot about our past lesson. Now you are ready for our
next topic.

B. Let Us Study

Friction is the force that opposes the motion. The following are the desirable and undesirable
effects of friction on people and objects:

C. Let Us Practice

There is friction between the car tires and the road. This friction keeps the car from
uncontrolled movement in any directions. This is desirable friction because it gives positive
results.

When is friction desirable?

Here are some situations where friction is desirable.

 walking on the sidewalk

 writing on a paper
 holding or grabbing on something to keep it from falling

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 The moving and touching parts in a machine show undesirable friction. Grease is used
to cut down on the friction between parts and gears in a machine to maintain the good
condition of the parts.

Examples of desirable effects of friction:

1. Friction holds the nail steady on the wood while we hammer it.

2. Friction secures a foothold when the horse pulls a cart.

3. Friction lets you write on paper because pen and pencil cannot
work on a frictionless surface.

4. Friction is applied when we step on the car brake.

5. Friction helps us in cleaning the floor while mopping.

When is friction undesirable?

Here are some situations from which friction is undesirable.

 putting extra effort when walking

 reducing the serviceable life of the machine parts
 not requiring in mechanical parts where two parts of machine meet

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Examples of undesirable effects of friction:

1. Friction produces heat in the different machine parts

making it wastes the energy as heat energy.

2. Friction opposes the motion.

3. Friction makes the engines of automobiles use more fuel.

4. Friction wears out tires worn out tires images - Bing

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5. Friction wears out shoes or slippers.

C. Let Us Practice!

Activity 1: “Fact or Bluff”

Directions: Write Fact if the statement is correct and Bluff if the statement is incorrect. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

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__________ 1. The serviceable life of a machine part is reduced due to friction.
__________ 2. Friction produces heat in different machine parts making it waste the energy
as heat energy.
__________ 3. Brakes in a car is an application of motion.
__________ 4. Moving parts in a car engine is desirable.
__________ 5. Less effort is required to move a heavy block on a rough surface than on a
smooth surface.

D. Let Us Remember

Friction is the force that opposes the motion. There is friction between the tires and
the road. This friction that keeps the car from uncontrolled movement in any directions is
desirable friction. The moving and touching parts in a machine shows undesirable friction.
Grease is used to cut down on the friction between parts and gears in a machine to maintain
the good condition of the parts.

E. Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Complete Me!

Directions: Complete the table by giving five examples of desirable and undesirable effects
of friction. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

DISARABLE UNDISARABLE
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

F. Evaluation
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

_____1. When is friction desirable?

A. Writing on a paper
B. Putting extra effort when walking
C. Reducing the serviceable life of the machine
D. Exerting a lot of effort to move the block on a rough surface
_____2. All of the following statements describe undesirable friction EXCEPT __________.
A. Friction opposes the motion.
B. Friction wears out things like tires and shoes.
C. Friction holds the nail steady while we hammer it.
D. Friction makes the engines of automobiles use more fuel.
_____3.__________ is used to reduce the friction between parts and gears in a machine.
A. Fuel B. Grease C. Oil D. Water
_____4. The friction of the knee of a boy who stumbles and scratches his knee on the
pavement is an example of __________.

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A. static friction B. rolling friction C. desirable friction D. undesirable friction
_____5. Why do we need to check the tires before taking a long trip?
A. To ensure the safety of the passengers C. To maintain the good design of the car
B. To save money by taking care of tires D. To know if there is a need for replacement

V. ANSWER KEY

5. Opposite 5. Bluff 5. A
4. Rolling 4. Bluff vary 4. D
3. Friction 3. Bluff Answer may 3. B
2. Sliding 2. Fact more: 2. C
1. Static 1. Fact Practice 1. A
Let Us Review: Let us practice Let Us Evaluation:

VI. REFERENCES
Book
Milagros S. Ignacio, Irene P. Santiago, Maria Niña Torralba, Annalyn Orcine. 2016.
Investigating Life's Wonder Science 6 . Quezon City: Triumphant Publishing.pp179-192
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https://leisure.onehowto.com/article/how-to-hammer-a-nail-into-a-wall-10359.html
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http://www.deborahcopakenkogan.com/how-to-mop-a-floor/
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/1648-forward-and-opposing-forces
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specification

Prepared by:

GENEROSO D. CAYETANO
T – III
Bacolod Elementary School

VALIDATORS:

JOEL G. JANO JANETTE B. BUBAN ZEMMA G. LARESMA

ESP – I ESHT – III MT – II

APPROVED:

ANGELOU BUBAN-PURA, Ph. D.

OIC-PSDS