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- 1. Multiple Choice
Friction is an example of _____________
contact force
non contact force
both of these
none of these
- 2. Multiple Choice
The direction of force of friction is always _____ to the direction of motion
same
opposite
unchanged
none of these
- 3. Multiple Choice
Without friction, an object in motion would never stop.
true
false
- 4. Multiple Choice
Frictional force depends on ____
surface area in contact
roughness of surface
both a and b
none of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these materials do you predict would have the MOST amount of friction?
metal
tile
sand paper
denim
- 6. Multiple Choice
The rouugher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface
true
false
- 7. Multiple Choice
How would the absence of friction affect a marble travelling on a long, straight path?
the marble's speed would decrease
the marble would remain at a constant speed
the marble's speed would increase
the marble would stop immediately
- 8. Multiple Choice
The amount of friction depends on the weight of the objects pressing together
false
true
- 9. Multiple Choice
Rough surfaces have _________
greater friction
less friction
the same level of friction
- 10. Multiple Choice
When we rub our hands together _________.
frictional force works between them
energy is released
our hands become warm
all off the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat does friction produce?lightsoundheatgravity
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the unit called that measures force?weightmeterNewtonkilogram
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe force that acts in the opposite direction of motion when two surfaces come in contact.ForceFrictionStaticKinetic
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat direction does friction act relative to motion?in the same directionin the opposite directionneed more informationdepends on the force
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow does friction affect speed?more friction decreases speedmore friction increases speedless friction decreases speed
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of friction?
using the brakes on your bike to slow you down
putting your hand out the window
a satellite traveling through deep space
a hockey puck going across an ice rink
- 17. Multiple Choice
This car is turning, but there’s a puddle of water in the road. Which diagram best shows how the puddle will affect the path of the car after it hits the puddle?
- 18. Multiple ChoiceOn which surface will a toy car travel the furthest?CarpetPolished WoodIce
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements is FALSE?
Friction can slow things down
Friction is never useful
Friction can stop things from moving
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which force will decrease if the surface of the
ramp is made smoother?
gravity
magnetism
friction
electricity
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