Friction Fun: Types and Examples

What is fluid friction?

• The resistance between two solid surfaces sliding against each other.

• The resistance that occurs when an object moves through a liquid or gas.

• The resistance between a wheel and the surface it rolls on.

Which of the following is an example of sliding friction?

• A fish swimming in water.

• A book being pushed across a table.

• A car tire rolling on the road.

Which of the following is NOT an example of sliding friction?

• A sled sliding down a snowy hill.

• A person walking on a sidewalk.

• A bird flying in the sky.

Which of the following activities involves sliding friction?

• Ice skating on a rink.

• Riding a bicycle.

• Swimming in a pool.

Fluid friction can be experienced when:

• A ball rolls on the ground.

• A kite flies in the air.

• A book rests on a table.

What type of friction is experienced by a swimmer moving through water?

• Rolling friction.

• Fluid friction.

• Sliding friction.

Which of the following scenarios involves fluid friction?

• A person running on a track.

• A parachute falling through the air.

• A car skidding on a wet road.

Which type of friction is shown in the picture?

• rolling

• fluid

• static

• sliding

Which type of friction is shown in the picture?

• rolling

• static

• fluid

• sliding

What type of friction does this picture show?

• Rolling Friction

• Sliding Friction

• Static Friction