Science Max Friction

True or False: Friction is the force that that happens when one thing rubs against another thing.

• True

• False

What made the disk move around the table so easily?

• It was sliding on ice.

• It had a cushion of air from the balloon.

What kind of hover board does Phil want to make? 

• One that can move a car.

• One that floats.

• One you can ride on.

What type of shoe has the MOST friction?

• Flip-Flops

• Cleats

• Tennis Shoes

Why are skis smooth on the bottom?

• To help you glide across the snow!

• To grip the ground better!

What did the team decide to use to get more air?

• A vacuum cleaner

• a leaf blower

• a balloon

What atom is the building block of all living materials?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Max is floating because the friction between the hover board and the floor is so ______.

• high

• low

Why was Phil able to raise the board higher before the boat slid down on the carpet than on the board?

• There is less friction between the carpet and the boat.

• There is more friction between the carpet and the boat.

True or False. Adding carpet to the ramp added friction. 

• TRUE

• FALSE