Q3 WK1 Day 4 Science

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Ways of Reducing

Friction
Let the pupils demonstrate
what activities friction are
present. Ask your pupils
to define what friction is.
Which is easier
to husk the
floor with wax
or without wax?
ACTIVITY: Friction Free
PROBLEM: How does lubricant work?
MATERIALS:
A smooth metal trays.
Notebook
Bottle
Water
A small flat glass
Soap
PROCEDURE:
1. Hold up the tray on the books to make a slope.
2. Wet one side of the tray and slide the bottle.
3. Now, rub the soap on the wet side and slide the bottle down again. Observe the
movement of the bottle.
OBSERVATION:
1. Is there friction between the bottle and the dry metal tray?
2. Why did the glass bottle slide down easily when the surface of the tray
was wet with water?
3. What happened when you rubbed the soap on the bottle?
Answer the following:
1.) What are the common household
activities that needs a reduce friction?
2.) Why is reducing friction important?
3.) What are the common household
materials that help us reduce friction?
Application:
You find difficulty in pedaling
your bike because of the rusty
surface. What should you do
and why?
What are ways to
reduce friction?
What are ways to
reduce friction?

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