Bright Riders School, Dubai

Academic Year (2023-24)

Class Test

Name of student: Grade: 8

Subject: Science (Physics) Topic: Friction

I. Choose the most appropriate answer (2 X ½ = 1)

1. A boy rolls a rubber ball on a wooden surface. The ball travels a short distance before coming to
rest. To make the same ball travel longer distance before coming to rest, he may-
a) spread a carpet on the wooden surface.
b) cover the ball with a piece of cloth.
c) sprinkle talcum powder on the wooden surface.
d) sprinkle sand on the wooden surface
2. Amit puts some sand in his hands and tries to grip a glass tumbler. He then repeats the same by
putting chalk power, mustard oil, and water on his palms respectively. For a proper grip, Amit
should avoid gripping the tumbler with
a) Water on palms b) Sand on palms
c) Mustard oil on palms d) Chalk powder on palms
II. Fill in the given blanks: (2 x ½ = 1)
1. The force of friction between two surfaces depends on the ______________________ in contact.
2. Air resistance _________ with increase in the speed of the object moving through it.
III. Give Reason (2 x 1 = 2)
1. We use ball bearings in the shaft of motors, dynamos and axles of vehicles.
2. The force of friction between narrow tyre and road is equal to the force between similar wider tyres
and the road.

IV. Long answer (3 x 2 = 6)

1. All children take part in some sports or another make a list where friction is a nuisance and how the
sports person gets rid of it.
2. When the cutting edge of a knife is put against a fast-rotating stone to sharpen it, sparks are seen to
fly. Explain the reason.
3. Define the following terms
a) Static friction
b) Rolling friction

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