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FRICTION

FILL IN THE BLANKS : -

1) The force of friction always acts _____________________________________

of the applied force.

2) Friction is __________ on a rough surface than a smooth surface.

3) We can erase pencil marks because of ______________ between the eraser

and paper.

4) Friction helps to __________ a vehicle by applying brakes.

5) It is _________________ to move a heavy box on the floor because of friction.

6) Friction causes ______________________________ of the surfaces of objects.

7) Engines of vehicles _________________ more fuel due to friction.

8) Cars and trucks have wheels to _______________ friction.

9) We can only _______________ friction but we cannot make it ______________.

10) We apply ________ on the hinges of a door to reduce friction.

11) The substances used to make a surface smooth are called _______________

12) ________________ is reduced through roller and wheels.

13) Friction can be increased by making ______________ in the tyres of bicycles,

cars and buses.

14) ______________________ bodies reduce friction.

15) When two surfaces come in ______________ with each other, the force of

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16) Friction ______________the tyres of the vehicles and the soles of our shoes.
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NAME THE FOLLOWING : -

1) a force that slows down a moving object and finally stops it - _______________

2) this is present in tyres to prevent skidding of a vehicle - ___________________

3) a lubricant used in between the moving parts of a machine - _______________

4) a type of surface that offers more friction - _______________

5) a type of surface that offers less friction - ________________

6) a substance that makes a surface smooth and reduces friction -

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7) force acting along the two surfaces in contact that opposes the movement of one

object over the other - _________________

8) two examples of lubricants - ________________________________________

9) the shape of bodies that helps to reduce the effect of friction -

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10) friction produces this in various parts of a machine - _____________

MATCH THE FOLLOWING : -

(a) Shape of aeroplane - gravitational force

(b) Friction - reduce friction

(c) Non - contact force - frictional force

(d) Contact force - increases friction

(e) Rough surface - streamlined

(f) Lubricants - produces heat

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GIVE REASONS : -

1) When you roll a ball on the floor, it gradually slows down and finally stops. Why?

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2) Ice and glass has less friction than grass and carpet. Why?

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3) It is difficult to move or slide a heavy box on the floor. Why?

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4) We apply oil between the moving parts of a machine. Why?

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5) The striker on the carrom board moves with more speed after applying powder.

Why?

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6) It is convenient to pull a suitcase fitted with wheels. Why?

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7) Why are the bodies of cars, aeroplanes and ships streamlined?

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8) Why are the sides of a matchbox made rough?

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9) Why do tyres of bicycles and cars have grooves?

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10) Why is skating easier on ice than on grass?

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11) You might have seen the two wheelers skidding on the road in the rainy

season many times. What could be the reason behind this?

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12) Why is it more difficult to walk on a wet surface than on a dry surface?

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13) Useful energy is wasted as heat in various parts of a machine. Why?

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CORRECT THE SENTENCES : -

1) Sprinkling powder on the carrom board increases friction.

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2) Grooves in tyres cause skidding of the vehicles.

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3) The substances used to make a surface smooth are called soluble substances.

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4) It is difficult to pull a suitcase fitted with wheels.

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5) We apply wax between the moving parts of a machine.

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6) We can only reduce friction but cannot make it double.

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7) An object having less weight offers more friction.

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8) Rough surface offers less friction.

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9) Muscular force slows down a moving object and finally stops it.

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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING : -

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[A] [B]

(i) How are the shoes in the given pictures [A] and [B] different?

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(ii) Which of these shoes are worn by athletes and runners?

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(iii) Why do athletes and runners wear such shoes?

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2) List any five uses of friction.

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3) How is frictional force harmful to us?

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4) How can friction be reduced ?

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5) Explain the methods of increasing friction.

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