MERRYLAND INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM

GRADE 2 – SCIENCE STUDY MATERIAL

LESSON – FRICTION

Scientific Vocabulary

friction rough greater grip

useful applied automobiles rubbing

together harmful machines produce
wear out heat tyres opposite

GLOSSARY

Word Meaning

friction force that slows down or stops movement

balanced force two or more equal forces usually acting in opposite direction.

unbalanced force two or more forces which are unequal or are not acting in
opposite direction.

Learn orally:
Q1. What is friction?
A. Friction is a force that slows or stops moving objects.

Q2. Write sentences on friction.

A. Friction is a force that acts against moving objects.
It tries to slow down or stop the movement of objects.
The force of friction is greater on rough surfaces.

Q3. How is friction useful in cars?

A. Friction helps the cars to stop quickly.

Q4. What would happen if there was no friction?

 moving vehicles would continue to move without stopping.
 dry leaves, paper etc. will be flying in the air continuously.
 human beings, animals and birds etc. will be dashing against each other.
Q5. How is friction useful to us?
 Friction allows shoes to have good grip.
 We use heat produced by friction when we light a match.
 Friction makes some of the pencil lead or crayon wax rub off on to the
paper.
 Tyres with deep treads or grooves produce a lot of friction and gives
a good grip.

Q6. How does friction make things wear out? Give examples.
Harmful friction
 Tyres wear out as they rub against the road.
 The soles of shoes wear out as they rub against the ground.
 Clothes wear out as they rub against the furniture or the floor.
 Paint on a fast jet aircraft is rubbed off by the air friction.
 Moving parts of vehicles wear out when they rub against each other.
 In forests trees rub against each other. The friction between the trees
produces heat and catches fire.

Q7. How can we reduce friction in tools and machines?

A. We can reduce friction by oiling the machines and tools.

Q8. Why are machines oiled?

A. Machines are oiled to reduce friction.

Give reason.
Q. You are able to write or draw with a pencil or crayon. Why?
A. Friction makes some of the pencil lead or crayon wax rub off on to the
paper.

Q. Tractors and heavy vehicles have deep treads or grooves on tyres. Why?
A. Tyres with deep treads or grooves produce a lot of friction and gives the tyres a
good grip.

Q. How do forces work?

A. Forces work in pairs in the opposite direction.