All about friction Quiz

An ice hockey puck slides along the icy surface of the ice rink. What makes it slow down?

• It rubs against the ice

• It runs out of push

• Nothing

A girl sits on a grassy hillside. Which force stops her from sliding down?

• Air resistance

• Gravity

• Friction

On which surface would a push car travel furthest?

ice, laminate flooring, or carpet?

On which surface would a push car travel the least difference?

ice, laminate flooring, or carpet?

The rougher the surface…

• The less friction

• The greater friction

• The same level of friction

In which of these cases are we increasing friction?

• Oiling a bike chain

• Putting grit on an icy road

• Oiling a car engine

Friction is a force that…

• Only occurs on rough surfaces

• Only occurs between solids

• Only occurs when surfaces touch each other

Which statement is false?

• Friction is never useful

• Friction can be increased and decreased

• Friction can only slow things down.

Are air and water resistance both types of friction?

If you polished a wooden floor, what would happen?

• Friction would be increased.

• Friction would be decreased.

• Friction would remain the same.