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Class 8 Science

Chapter: Friction
Time: 1 Hour
Maximum Marks: 40

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) [1 mark each]


1. Friction is a force that:
a) Pushes objects apart
b) Acts in the direction of motion
c) Acts opposite to the direction of motion
d) Does not affect motion

2. Which of the following surfaces would have the least friction?


a) Rough asphalt
b) Wet floor
c) Sandy surface
d) Ice

3. Which of the following materials is often used to reduce


friction?
a) Sand
b) Oil
c) Rubber
d) Wood

4. The frictional force depends on:


a) The color of the surfaces
b) The texture of the surfaces
c) The shape of the objects
d) The air temperature

5. The brake pads in vehicles work on the principle of:


a) Increasing friction
b) Decreasing friction
c) Creating a magnetic field
d) Reducing air pressure

Section B: Fill in the Blanks [1 mark each]


6. Friction can be reduced by applying ______ on moving parts of
machines.
7. ______ is a special kind of frictional force that acts on objects
in water.
8. ______ friction acts on an object when it is moving.
9. To increase friction, we can make surfaces ______.
10. Friction always acts in a direction ______ to the motion of
the object.

Section C: True or False [1 mark each]


11. Friction helps us to walk without slipping.
12. Friction produces heat, which can cause wear and tear
on objects.
13. Lubricants are used to increase friction between two
surfaces.
14. Friction is always disadvantageous and has no useful
applications.
15. Polishing a surface increases friction between two
surfaces.

Section D: Assertion and Reasoning [2 marks each]


For each question, select the correct option:

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
16. Assertion (A): Friction is necessary for walking.
Reason (R): Friction opposes the motion of objects.

17. Assertion (A): Oil and grease are used on machine parts.
Reason (R): They increase the friction between machine parts.

18. Assertion (A): Friction can be reduced by making surfaces


rough. Reason (R): Rough surfaces create more resistance to
motion.

19. Assertion (A): Tyres with deep treads have better grip.
Reason (R): Deep treads help to increase friction between the
tyre and the road.

20. Assertion (A): Frictional force is more on a smooth


surface than on a rough surface. Reason (R): Rough surfaces
have more microscopic irregularities that resist motion.

Section E: Short-Answer Questions [3 marks each]


21. Define friction. List two factors that affect the force of
friction between two surfaces.
22. Explain why friction is both a friend and a foe, giving one
example for each.
23. Describe three ways by which friction can be reduced in
machines.
24. How does friction affect the movement of vehicles on the
road?
25. Explain how friction helps in the working of brake systems
in vehicles.

Section F: Long-Answer Questions [5 marks each]


26. Explain the types of friction: static friction, sliding friction,
and rolling friction. Give one example of each in daily life.
27. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of friction in
our daily lives. Provide at least two examples each for both
advantages and disadvantages.
28. How is friction affected by the nature of surfaces and the
force applied? Explain with examples how friction varies with
different surfaces and why heavier objects experience more
friction.

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