Friction Quiz - Multiple Choice

What is friction?

• A push or pull on an object

• A force that resists motion between two surfaces

• A type of energy

• A material used in construction

Which surface would produce the most friction?

• Ice

• Smooth tile

• Carpet

• Glass

What effect does friction have on a moving object?

• Speeds it up

• Changes its color

• Makes it disappear

• Slows it down or stops it

Why does a toy car roll farther on wood than on carpet?

• Wood is heavier

• Carpet has less friction

• Wood has less friction

• Cars like wood more

Which tool is used to measure how long an object moves?

• Ruler

• Thermometer

• Stopwatch

• Scale

On which surface will a block travel the shortest distance?

• Ice

• Wood

• Carpet

• Smooth tile

Which of these is an example of helpful friction?

• Slipping on ice

• Walking on a sidewalk

• A car sliding on wet roads

• Skating on a frozen pond

What happens when there is very little friction?

• Objects stop immediately

• Objects melt

• Objects keep moving for a longer time

• Objects become heavier

What is needed for friction to occur?

• Only one object

• Two surfaces in contact

• Water or ice

• Electricity

Which surface would a toy car likely move fastest on?

• Carpet

• Ice

• Sandpaper

• Towel