MCQs:

1.A force that tries to stop an object moving on a surface is called

friction
energy
gravity
None of these

2.Which amongst the following surfaces has more friction?

smooth surface
rough surface
both
None of these

3.Is it easy to move an object on a rough surface?

yes
no
both
None of these

4.We can reduce the friction of any surface using

oil
fevicol
powder
None of these

5. Cars and buses are able to run on roads because of _________

between the tyres and the road.
friction
magnetic force
powder
None of these
6.Which of these will increase friction?
making surfaces rough
making surfaces smooth
friction
None of these

7.A stationary object will be easier to move if the _________ is

less.
force
friction
object
None of these

8.We are able to walk because of _________ between our feet

and the ground.
force
friction
ice
None of these

9.A moving object will go further if the friction is

more
less
walk
None of these

10.Which force causes wear & tear in machine parts?

frictional force
gravitational force
causes
None of these
Question and Answers + Fill in the blanks:-

1. What is friction?

Ans. Friction is a force between two surfaces that are sliding across each
other. It is an opposing force.
For example a person tries to drag(pull along a surface) a heavy
bag
along the floor, friction makes this difficult to pull.

2. Friction can slow down things and stop stationary things from
moving.

3. What are the factors that affect friction?

Ans.
● Friction is more between rough surfaces.
● Friction is less between smooth surfaces.
● More weight of the object causes more friction.

4. What are some of the ways to reduce friction?

Ans.
● Polishing the surface- Polishing a surface makes the surface
smooth and reduces the friction.

● Lubricating the surface- By applying lubricants(oil or grease) on

surfaces, friction can be reduced between them.

● Streamlined Shape- A streamlined shape is the shape which is

pointed on both or one end. The streamline shape helps in reducing
friction. E.g. of streamlined shapes are the shapes of fish, bird,
aeroplane, boat and rockets.

● Powdering - Powdering on any surface reduces friction between

that surface and another.
5. What is lubricant?
Ans. Lubricant is a substance that forms a thin layer between the two
surfaces in contact.

6.What are few ways to increase friction?

Ans.
● Shoes fixed with spikes.
● Handles of cricket bats, badminton rackets, and bicycles are
covered with rubber grips.

7. The study of the science of friction is called Tribology.

Uses of Friction and Harmful effects of friction - Read any 6 points from
the book.
Read Summing up on page 160 thoroughly.