WORKSHEET Class 8 Ch. Friction ‘A. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Aball rolling on the ground slows down and finally stops because (a) force (0) less force applied (©) friction (@) none of the above 2. A boy rolls a rubber ball on a wooden surface. The ball travels a short distance before coming to rest. To make the same ball travel longer distance before coming to rest, he may (2) spread a carpet on the wooden surface (©) cover the ball with a piece of cloth (©) sprinkle talcum powder on the wooden surface. (@) sprinkle sand on the wooden surface. 3. Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force? (@) The force exerted by us to lft a bucket (©) push a stationary car (6) The force exerted by magnets (d) Force due to friction 4, The coefficient of friction between the two surfaces depends on (2) Nature of the surface in contact (b) Mass of the two bodies in contact (©) Applied force (@) Normal contact force between the surface 5. Which one of the following forces is a contact force? (@) force of gravity (©) magnetic force (6) force of friction (@ electrostatic force 6. Force of friction depends on (2) Smoothness of the surface (©) Roughness of the surface (©) Inclination of the surface (@ Allthe above 8. Force are acting on the body as shown below 20N <—— 10Kg | 4—__ 20n ‘The body is at rest due to friction, The friction force is (a) SON from right to left (©) SON from left to right (©) 10N from right to left< (A) 10N from left to right 9. The use of lubricants makes the surface (@)Rough(o)Smooth (0\Very Rough (d)None of the above [Link] irregular surface will have (@) Zero Friction (0) Lesser friction (C) Greater friction (@ Lubrication 110. Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with respect to each other, the force of friction comes into play (@) only if the objects are solid. (©) only if one of the two objects is liquid (0) only if one of the two objects is gaseous. (@) irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gaseous. 11. In Fig.12.1, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left. The force of friction will act on the box (2) from right to left (-) (0) from left to right (>) (€) vertically downwards (1) (d) vertically upwards (+) ¢ Fig. 12.1 [Link] sharpen the blade of a knife by rubbing it against a surface, which of the following will be most suitable? (@) stone (©) plastic block (©) wooden block (d) glass block 13. A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel farthest on (a) muddy surface (©) polished marble surface (©) cemented surface (@) brick surface 14, If we apply oil on door hinges, the friction will (@) increases (b) decreases (©) disappear altogether (A) will remain unchanged 15, Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) Friction acts on a ball rolling along the ground, (©) Friction acts on a boat moving on water. (©) Friction acts on a bicycle moving on a smooth road. (@) Friction does not act on a ball moving through air.16. A boy tolls a rubber ball on a wooden surface. The ball travels a short distance before coming to rest. To make the same ball travel longer distance before coming to rest, he may (2) spread a carpet on the wooden surface. (0) cover the ball with a piece of cloth () sprinkle talcum powder on the wooden surface. (@) sprinkle sand on the wooden surface 17. Ina large commercial complex, there are four ways to reach the main road. One of the paths has loose soil, the second is laid with polished marble, the third is laid with bricks and the fourth has a gravel surface. Itis raining heavily and Paheli wishes to reach the main road. The path on which she is least likely to slip is (a) loose soil (©) polished marble. (©) bricks. @ gravel 2 ‘Answer the following questions: 1. Does friction depend on the nature of objects? 2. Which type of surface produces more friction? 3, Which type of surface produces less friction? 4, Which is less sliding friction or static friction? 5. Why is it difficult to move on a wet marble floor? 6. What would happen when an object starts moving if there is no friction? 7. Give two examples where friction is undesirable? 8. Our hands become warm when we rub them. Why? 9. Why do we shape aero planes like that of bird? 10. Write some methods to reduce friction? 11. Write various types of friction. 12. What is a fluid friction? Write the factors on which fluid friction depends. C. Very short answer type questions: 1. Which force helps things to move and stop? 2. What enables a ladder to lean against the wall? 3, Name two common lubricants 4. Mention one simple method of reducing friction between two surfaces. 5. What is drag? 6. Which type of surface produces less friction? 7. Why the soles of our shoes wear out gradually? 8. Which type of surface produces more friction? 9. Why ball bearings are used in machines? or What is the purpose of using ball bearing in machine? 10. Write any two machines in which ball bearings are used. 11. What makes the steps of foot over-bridges at Railway Stations to wear out slowly? 12. What are lubricants? 13. Why do we sprinkle fine powder on the carrom board? 14, Name the force responsible for wearing out of car tyres. 15. What is the direction of force of friction acting on a moving object? or What is the direction of force of friction? 16. Which force always opposes motion or What is the force that always opposes motion? 17. What is done to increase friction between the tyres and road? 18. When does static friction come into play? 19. When does sliding friction come into play? 20. Why is the surface of a slide polished to make it smooth? 21. Why do kabaddi players rub their hands with dry soil?22. Which type of friction comes into play when a book on cylindrical pencils is moved by pushing? 23. Name the device which is attached to heavy luggage (such as a heavy suitcase) to move it easily by pulling 24. Give one example from everyday life where wheels (or rollers) are used to reduce. friction. 25. Why abicycle and a motor mechanic use grease between the moving parts of these machines? 26. Why are cars, aeroplanes and rockets streamlined? 27. What prevents us from slipping every time we take a step forward? 28. Why are treads made in the surface of tyres? 29. What are fluids? 30. Name two common fluids. 31. Why do gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands? 32. Why isit difficult to climb up an oily or greasy pole? 33. Which device is used between the hubs and axles of bicycle wheels to reduce friction? 34, Will force of friction come into play when a rain drop rolls down a glass window plane? D. Short Answer Type Questions: Q1: Why do tyres of cars wear out gradually? Q2: What is static friction? Q3: Whats sliding friction? Q4: What is rolling friction? Q5: Why is it difficult to walk on a wellpolished floor? Q6: Whyis it difficult to walk on a smooth and wet floor? Q7: Can we reduce friction to zero by polishing surfaces or using large amount of lubricants? Q 8: What happens when you rub your hands vigorously for a few seconds? Why does this happen? Q9: Explain why sportsmen use shoes with spikes. Q10: Why do we slip when we step on a banana peel? Q11: Why the sole of our shoes is grooved? Q12: Why do car wheels often spin on icy roads? Q13: Why a pencil eraser loses tiny pieces of rubber each time we use it? Q.14: Why a vehicle slows down when brakes are applied? Q15: Why itis convenient to pull the luggages fitted with rollers? or Even a child can pull attaches and other pieces of luggage fitted with rollers. Why is it so? E, Long Answer Type Questions Q1: What enables us to fix nails in a wall and knots to be tied? Q2: What is a spring balance? Q3: How does a bicycle stop when its brakes are applied? Q.4: When we strike a matchstick against the rough surface, it catches fire. Give reason. Q5: Suppose your writing desk is tilted alittle. A book kept on it starts sliding down. Show the direction of frictional force acting on it. Q6: How lubricants work? Q7: Explain why the sliding friction is less than the static friction Q8: Why will a pencil write on a paper, but not on a glass? Q9: When we try to push a very heavy box kept on ground, it does not move at all. Which force is preventing this box to move forward? Where does this force act? Q10: Explain why objects moving in fluids must have special shapes. Q11: Give examples to show that friction is both a friend and a foe. Q12: You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently, Would it make it easier or more difficult for you ‘to walk on the floor? Why? Q13: Which is easier to hold in hand: a kulhar (earthen pot) or a glass tumbler? Why? Q 14: Iqbal has to push a lighter box and Seema has to push a similar heavier box on the same floor. Who will have to apply a larger force and why? Qs: How do rough and smooth surfaces affect friction? or Why do smooth surfaces have less friction? or \Why do smooth surfaces have less friction than non-smooth surfaces?or Why does a rough surface have greater friction than a smooth surface? or Friction depends on the nature of two surfaces in contact. Explain. or 1s the friction the same for all the surfaces? Does it depend on the smoothness of the surfaces? Q16. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of friction. Q17. Why can friction never be eliminated? Q18. Differentiate between sliding and rolling friction. Note. Do all the book exercises