Friction
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Factors Affecting Friction
SubtopicFactors Affecting Friction under Friction for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the reason why writing with a pencil on paper is possible?
A.Due to gravity
B.Due to magnetic force
C.Due to friction between pencil lead and paper
D.Due to electrostatic force
- 2.
If a surface is made oily, the interlocking between the irregularities ____.
A.Increases
B.Decreases
C.Remains same
D.Becomes permanent
- 3.
The force of friction ____ motion between two surfaces in contact.
A.Supports
B.Opposes
C.Accelerates
D.Does not affect
- 4.
Soles of shoes are grooved to:
A.Decrease friction
B.Increase friction
C.Make them look stylish
D.Increase their weight
- 5.
Which of the following changes would increase the friction between a car's tires and the road?
A.Spilling oil on the road.
B.Adding more passengers to the car.
C.Using tires that have been worn down until they are smooth.
D.Covering the road with a thin layer of ice.
- 6.
Why is it easier to pull a boat in water than to drag it on dry sand?
A.Water is denser than sand.
B.The nature of the contact between the boat and water (fluid friction) involves fewer interlocking irregularities than solid sand.
C.The boat weighs less when it is in water.
D.Dry sand has no irregularities.
- 7.
Look at the following sequence. Which factor is being altered to change the friction?
A.Nature of surface
B.Force pressing the surfaces
C.Area of contact
D.Direction of motion
- 8.
A student is investigating the factors that affect the force of friction using a wooden block. In the first trial, the block is pulled across a sheet of rough sandpaper. In the second trial, the student replaces the sandpaper with a smooth glass surface and simultaneously places a metal weight on top of the block. How will the frictional force in the second trial compare to the first?
A.It will definitely be lower because the smoothness of the glass surface is the most dominant factor in reducing friction.
B.It will definitely be higher because the frictional force is directly proportional to the total mass of the object.
C.It will remain exactly the same because the reduction in surface roughness is mathematically canceled by the added mass.
D.The result cannot be determined with certainty because the two changes have opposing effects on the magnitude of friction.
- 9.
The force required to keep an object moving with the same speed is a measure of:
A.Static friction
B.Sliding friction
C.Limiting friction
D.Momentum
- 10.
What happens to friction if we spray sand on an icy road?
A.It decreases because sand acts as a lubricant.
B.It increases because sand increases the roughness of the surface.
C.It stays the same because ice is too cold.
D.It becomes zero.
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Types of Friction: Static, Sliding, and Rolling
SubtopicTypes of Friction: Static, Sliding, and Rolling under Friction for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is correct regarding the magnitude of friction?
A.Static friction < Sliding friction
B.Static friction > Sliding friction
C.Rolling friction > Static friction
D.Sliding friction < Rolling friction
- 2.
The friction that acts between the brake pads and the wheel of a bicycle when you apply brakes is:
A.Static friction
B.Rolling friction
C.Sliding friction
D.Air friction
- 3.
Which of the following is true for a marble moving on a smooth glass floor?
A.Static friction is acting
B.Sliding friction is the main force
C.Rolling friction is acting
D.There is no friction at all
- 4.
If you apply a tiny force on a heavy box and it doesn't move, the static friction is:
A.Very large
B.Equal to your push
C.Zero
D.Greater than your push
- 5.
Which of the following would require the maximum force to overcome?
A.Sliding a 10 kg block
B.Starting the motion of a 10 kg block
C.Rolling a 10 kg sphere
D.All require the same force
- 6.
A student pushes a book on a table. It travels some distance and then stops. To make it travel a longer distance with the same push, the student should:
A.Increase the weight of the book
B.Make the table surface rougher
C.Spread some talcum powder on the table
D.Push the book on a carpet
- 7.
The force of friction between two surfaces in contact depends on:
A.The area of contact only
B.The nature of surfaces and the force pressing them together
C.The speed of the object only
D.The shape of the object only
- 8.
A person is trying to move a heavy boulder by using a long lever. The friction at the base of the boulder as it begins to tilt is:
A.Rolling friction
B.Static friction
C.Fluid friction
D.Zero friction
- 9.
Why do knots in a string stay in place?
A.Due to gravity pulling the string down.
B.Due to the magnetic properties of the string.
C.Due to the static friction between the overlapping parts of the string.
D.Due to the rolling friction within the fibers.
- 10.
When a ball rolls on the ground, the friction that eventually stops it is rolling friction. Where does the energy of the rolling ball go?
A.It is destroyed.
B.It is converted into chemical energy.
C.It is converted into heat energy in the ball and the ground.
D.It is converted into potential energy.
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Friction: Advantages and Disadvantages
SubtopicFriction: Advantages and Disadvantages under Friction for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why do we use sandpaper to smooth a wooden surface?
A.Sandpaper has very low friction
B.Friction between sandpaper and wood wears away the rough spots
C.Sandpaper adds a layer of plastic to wood
D.Sandpaper makes the wood cold
- 2.
Which of the following is an advantage of friction while using a screwdriver?
A.It makes the handle hot
B.It wears out the screw head
C.It provides the grip to turn the screw
D.It makes the screwdriver heavy
- 3.
Why is it harder to push a heavy trunk across a carpet than across a smooth tiled floor?
A.Carpet is lighter than tiles
B.Carpet offers more friction
C.Tiles are magnetic
D.The trunk becomes heavier on the carpet
- 4.
Which of these is NOT a result of friction?
A.Heat production
B.Wear and tear
C.Ability to walk
D.Magnetic attraction
- 5.
A violinist applies a sticky substance called 'rosin' to the hair of their bow to increase friction. Based on the flowchart below, why is friction considered an advantage in the process of playing a violin?
A.It allows the bow to glide over the strings without any resistance.
B.It reduces the wear and tear on the bow hair and the strings.
C.It enables the bow to grip the string and set it into vibration to create sound.
D.It produces heat energy which is required to change the pitch of the music.
- 6.
Why is it difficult to light a matchstick by striking it against a very smooth glass surface?
A.Glass is a transparent material
B.The smooth glass surface does not provide enough friction to generate the required heat
C.Glass is too cold to light a match
D.The matchstick breaks easily on glass
- 7.
Why are the steps of old stone stairs in historical monuments often found to be curved or 'worn down' in the middle?
A.Because they were built that way to look antique
B.Because of the constant friction from the feet of thousands of visitors over years
C.Because the stone naturally melts over time
D.Because of the effect of sunlight on the stone
- 8.
Why do the tires of an airplane often produce a puff of smoke when they first touch the runway during landing?
A.The engines are being turned off.
B.The extreme friction between the stationary tires and the fast-moving runway surface burns a small amount of rubber.
C.The runway is specially treated with smoke-producing chemicals.
D.The air inside the tires is being released.
- 9.
In the construction of a skyscraper, how is friction between the threads of a bolt and a nut advantageous?
A.It prevents the nut from loosening due to vibrations, maintaining structural integrity.
B.It makes the bolt heavier, which helps the foundation.
C.It allows the bolt to be turned without using a wrench.
D.It generates heat that welds the bolt and nut together permanently.
- 10.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of fluid friction for a bird in flight?
A.It provides the lift necessary for the bird to stay in the air.
B.It acts as a resistance that forces the bird to expend more metabolic energy to fly.
C.It keeps the bird's feathers clean.
D.It allows the bird to change direction quickly.
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Methods to Increase and Reduce Friction
SubtopicMethods to Increase and Reduce Friction under Friction for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When an object rolls over the surface of another object, the resistance to its motion is called:
A.Sliding friction
B.Static friction
C.Rolling friction
D.Fluid friction
- 2.
Using a pencil to write on a glass sheet is difficult because glass is:
A.Transparent
B.Too smooth to provide enough friction for the lead to stick
C.Too hard for the pencil
D.A bad conductor of heat
- 3.
Which of these materials would you use to make a slide in a park so that children slide down easily?
A.Rough concrete
B.Polished plastic or metal
C.Rubber
D.Sandpaper
- 4.
Gymnasts apply a coarse substance on their hands to:
A.Make their skin soft
B.Reduce friction with the bars
C.Increase friction for a better grip
D.Keep their hands dry from sweat
- 5.
Which of the following is the correct order of the types of friction, from strongest to weakest, for the same two surfaces?
A.Rolling > Sliding > Static
B.Static > Sliding > Rolling
C.Sliding > Static > Rolling
D.Static > Rolling > Sliding
- 6.
The use of oil in the moving parts of a cycle is an example of:
A.Increasing friction to improve performance
B.Using a lubricant to reduce friction
C.Reducing the weight of the cycle
D.Changing rolling friction into sliding friction
- 7.
What would happen if friction were completely removed from the world for a day?
A.We would be able to walk more quickly
B.Cars would be able to stop instantly without brakes
C.We would not be able to write or even hold a pen
D.Objects would stay at rest and never move
- 8.
Why is it often recommended to 'pump' your brakes (in older cars without ABS) rather than holding them down on a slippery road?
A.To prevent the wheels from locking up, as static friction (gripping) is stronger than sliding friction (skidding).
B.To allow the brake pads to cool down by letting air circulate every few seconds.
C.To increase the temperature of the tires so they can melt the ice on the road.
D.To create a rhythmic vibration that shakes the water off the brake discs.
- 9.
Which of the following would be an effective way to 'Increase Friction' for a robot designed to climb a vertical glass wall?
A.Using suction cups or specialized micro-structured adhesives that mimic a gecko's feet.
B.Polishing the robot's feet to be as smooth as the glass itself.
C.Adding wheels to the feet so the robot can roll up the glass.
D.Coating the glass with a thin layer of graphite powder before the robot climbs.
- 10.
In watchmaking, tiny synthetic 'rubies' (jewels) are used in the moving parts. Why are they used instead of metal bearings?
A.Rubies are extremely hard and can be polished to be very smooth, minimizing friction and wear over decades.
B.The color of the ruby makes it easier for the watchmaker to see the moving parts.
C.Rubies have a natural magnetic field that helps the gears rotate faster.
D.Rubies expand when heated, which helps the watch keep better time in the summer.
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Fluid Friction and Streamlining
SubtopicFluid Friction and Streamlining under Friction for Grade 8 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is the most effective way to minimize fluid friction for a fast-moving object?
A.Making the surface rough
B.Increasing the surface area
C.Streamlining the shape
D.Painting it a bright color
- 2.
Which property of a fluid determines how much drag it will exert?
A.Its thickness or nature
B.Its smell
C.Its chemical formula
D.Its transparency
- 3.
What happens to the fuel efficiency of a car if its streamlined design is damaged by a large, flat board placed on the roof?
A.Fuel efficiency increases
B.Fuel efficiency stays the same
C.Fuel efficiency decreases
D.The car consumes no fuel
- 4.
Why do airplanes fly at very high altitudes where the air is thinner?
A.To be closer to the sun
B.To reduce air resistance/drag
C.Because there is no gravity there
D.To increase the noise they make
- 5.
Which shape minimizes the 'wake' or turbulence created behind an object moving in a fluid?
A.A square block
B.A streamlined shape
C.A flat disc
D.A hollow cylinder
- 6.
In which of the following scenarios is air resistance a helpful force?
A.A racing car trying to reach top speed
B.An airplane cruising at high altitude
C.A person descending with a parachute
D.A cyclist during a sprint
- 7.
Why does a car use more fuel when driven at 120 km/h compared to 60 km/h?
A.The engine is less efficient at high speeds
B.The car becomes heavier at high speeds
C.Air resistance increases dramatically at higher speeds
D.The tires lose more grip at high speeds
- 8.
Why does a streamlined shape typically have a rounded front and a long, tapering tail?
A.To make sure it can be seen more easily.
B.To push the fluid away quickly and prevent it from closing back in.
C.To split the fluid at the front and allow it to close back slowly at the tail to minimize suction/wake drag.
D.To provide better balance for the heavy engines.
- 9.
Which fluid would exert the LEAST amount of drag on a spherical marble dropped into it at ?
A.Glycerin
B.Castor Oil
C.Water
D.Air
- 10.
A boat moving in a river faces resistance from the water. If the boat is widened but kept the same length and speed, what happens to the drag?
A.Drag increases because the frontal area increases.
B.Drag decreases because a wider boat is more stable.
C.Drag remains constant because the length is the same.
D.Drag decreases because the boat doesn't sink as deep.
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