Science Friction Worksheet

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GUJARAT PUBLIC SCHOOL, ATLADARA

SUBJECT: - SCIENCE
Name : - _________________ Roll No: -____Date: -______ Sign &
Academic Year :
Friction Worksheet No :-06 Std : VIIIA Remarks:
2024-25

SECTION A
1. The maximum friction that balances the force applied to a body resting on a solid surface
that the body does not move is called
a. Static friction c. rolling friction
b. Sliding friction d. limiting friction
2. A toy car released with same initial speed will travel farthest On
a. Muddy surface c. polished marble surface
b. Cemented surface d. brick surface
3. A boy pushes the box by applying a force of 500N in
horizontal direction so that the box slides along the floor as
shown in figure. Find the point where frictional force acting
on the box is maximum.
a. P c. R
b. Q d. P,Q and R
SECTION B
4. Cartilage is present in the joints of our body which helps in smooth movement. With
advancing age, this cartilage wears off. How would this affect the movement of joint?
5. While playing tug of war, Preeti felt that the rope was slipping through her hands.
Suggest a way out for her to prevent this.
6. Carts with rubber tyre are easy to ply than with iron tyres?

SECTION C
7. Give reasons
a. Why is it said to keep the bathroom floor dry?
b. Why are rolling bags preferred over sliding bags?
c. The shape of airplane is streamlined?

SECTION D

8. The Olympic games are world’s leading games events in which thousands of sports
persons from around the world participate. Some of the games are as follows. Archery,
artistic gymnastics, fencing, rugby, badminton, skeleton, surfing etc. each game has its
unique style of playing. Friction force comes into play in each game.
a. Identify the symbols and write their names.
b. Write in brief, how force of friction acts in each case.
c. Write how force of friction can be reduced/increased in each game?
SECTION E
9. Justify the sentence “Friction is a necessary evil”. Focus on the words NECESSARY
and EVIL. Give some illustrations from daily life to justify your answers.

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