Assignment Chapter Friction 2024 25

First Term Assignment 2024-25 Class VIII Subject: Physics
CHAPTER 12 – FRICTION
I. Fill in the blank:

1. Friction always opposes the relative ____________ between objects.
2. The rolling friction is much ________ than sliding friction which is _________ than static friction.
3. Friction depends on the ______________ of surfaces.
4. ____________ is the retarding force exerted by fluids on the bodies moving through it.
5. The process of reducing friction by applying oil, grease or graphite is called __________.
6. Streamlining of vehicles can __________ the fuel efficiency.
II. Select the correct option:

1. If two bodies of mass 1000 kg and 500 kg respectively, are kept on polished surface, which one will
slide first?
(a) 1000 kg (b) 500 kg
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) cannot be said
2. What is the value of sliding friction for an object which requires 9 N of force to move it from rest?
(a) 9 N (b) greater than 9 N
(c) less than 9 N (d) 18 N
3. If a body is moving on a rough horizontal surface towards East then in which direction
does the frictional force act?
(a) South (b) North
(c) West (d) East
4. A car skids on a wet or muddy road due to______________.

(a) increased friction between the road and the tyres
(b) lubrication of brakes on awet road
(c) reduced friction between the road and the tyres
(d) streamlined shape of the car
5. A ship moving in a sea cannot be stopped quickly by applying brakes due to _________.
(a) low friction
(b) excessive friction
(c) high speed
(d) more irregularities
6. Rohan throws four stones having the same weight on four different surfaces.The surfaces are icy,dry,
sandy and cemented. He throws each stone with the same force. On which of the given surfaces will
the stone go the maximum distance before it stops.
(a) sandy surface (b) icy surface
(c) dry surface (d) cemented surface
7. Which of the following reduces friction in a rotating machine?

(a) wheels (b) rollers
(c) handle (d) ball bearings
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8. Match the following columns:

Column A Column B
p) Grooves in tyres 1) Oil angd grease
q) An opposing force 2) Reduces friction
r) Lubricant 3) Friction
s) Soapy floor 4) Increases friction
(a) p-1, q-2, r-3, s-4
(a) p-2, q-3, r-4, s-1
(a) p-4, q-3, r-1, s-2
(a) p-3, q-2, r-4, s-1
III. Solve the crossword
Across:
2. ______ friction is defined as the force which resists the motion of a ball or wheel and is the
least type of friction.
5. ______friction is defined as the frictional force that acts between the surfaces when they are
at rest with respect to each other.
6. When surfaces of two objects rub against each other, _______exists.
Down:
1. _______ friction is defined as the friction that exists between the layers of the fluid when
they are moving relative to each other.
3. Friction always acts _______to the direction of the object's motion.
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4. _______friction is defined as the resistance that is created between any two objects when they are
sliding against each other
6. Friction is a _______ that opposes the motion of objects
IV. Answer the following:

1. Describe three different ways by which friction can be increased to help us in various situations.
2. Why, during travelling on a rickshaw, might you have experienced that if the seat cover is very
smooth, you tend to slip when brakes are applied suddenly?
3. What happens, if the floor we walk on is frictionless?
4. How does the force of friction get affected by the nature of surface?
5. Give Reason
a) It is not easy to move an object from its static position.
b) Cricketers use rubber grip.
6. ‘P’ has to push a lighter box and ‘Q’ has to push a heavier box on the same floor, who will have to
apply larger force and why?
.
7. Which is smaller, static friction or sliding friction? Why?
8. Take two bricks, one is wrapped in jute while the other is wrapped in polythene. Which one will be
easier to drag and why?
9. What kind of friction comes into play:

(a) when a block of wood kept on table moves slowly?
(b) when a block of wood kept on table just tends to move?
(c) When a block of wood kept on cylindrical iron rods moves?
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First Term Assignment 2024-25 Class VIII Subject: Physics

I. Fill in the blank:

II. Select the correct option:

4. A car skids on a wet or muddy road due to______________.

7. Which of the following reduces friction in a rotating machine?

8. Match the following columns:

III. Solve the crossword

6. When surfaces of two objects rub against each other, _______exists.

3. Friction always acts _______to the direction of the object's motion.

6. Friction is a _______ that opposes the motion of objects

IV. Answer the following:

3. What happens, if the floor we walk on is frictionless?

b) Cricketers use rubber grip.

9. What kind of friction comes into play:

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