Name: Class: VIII Section:

Date: Subject: Science

Day: Term: I (2021-22)

Ch 12: Friction
Take Home Sheet
Q1. Fill in the blanks:
1. Friction is the force that the relative motion between the two surfaces.
2. Sliding friction is than static friction.
3. Friction can be by making a surface rough.
4. The frictional force exerted by the fluids is called .
5. Rolling friction is less than the _______________ friction.
6. Bodies of birds and fishes are .
7. Friction depends on the of the surfaces in contact.
8. Friction produces .
9. Sprinkling of powder on the carrom board reduces .
10.In many machines, friction is reduced by using .

Q2. Correct the false statements:

1. Treading of tyres is done to reduce friction.
2. Frictional force exerted by water is called a static force.
3. Friction is less on a rough surface.
4. The soles of shoes and tyres wear out due to photosynthesis.

Q3. Choose and write the correct option:

1. The force responsible for wearing out of tyres is the force.
a) frictional b) gravitational c) magnetic d) muscular
2. A body will experience minimum friction in _.
a) air b) vacuum c) fresh water d) sea water
3. The is regarded as the most important invention in transport.
a) car b) ship c) wheel d) lubricants
4. Friction can be increased by
a) greasing b) polishing c) treading d) All of these

Q4. Answer the following questions in 20-30 words:

Q1. Give an example to support that friction leads to wastage of energy.
Q2. You might have noticed that when used for a long time, slippers with
rubber soles become slippery. Explain the reason
Q3. Is there a force of friction between the wheels of a moving train and iron rails? If
yes, name the type of friction. If an air cushion is introduced between the wheels and the
rail, what effect will it have on the friction? Will the speed of the moving train be
affected by doing so?

Q4. What is rolling friction?

Q5 Why are the soles of shoes and tyres of vehicles grooved?
Q6. We use ball bearings between the hub and axle of ceiling
fan and bicycles. Why?

Q5. Answer the following questions in 40-50 words:

Q1. What are the various ways of increasing and reducing friction?
Q2. What are the causes of friction? Explain in detail.
Q3. What do you mean by fluid friction? How can fluid friction be reduced?