Class 8 - Science
Topic: Friction
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Friction always acts: a) In the direction of motion
b) Opposite to the direction of motion
c) Perpendicular to the direction of motion
d) None of the above
2. Which of the following is used to reduce friction?
a) Oil
b) Rough surfaces
c) Brakes
d) Sandpaper
3. Friction is caused by:
a) Smoothness of surfaces
b) Force of gravity
c) Roughness of surfaces
d) Magnetic forces
4. Rolling friction is:
a) Less than static friction
b) More than static friction
c) Equal to sliding friction
d) None of the above
5. Lubricants help in:
a) Increasing friction
b) Reducing friction
c) Keeping surfaces dry
d) None of the above
6. The force of friction depends on:
a) Speed of motion
b) Mass of the object
c) Nature of surfaces
d) Both b and c
7. Which of these is an example of useful friction?
a) Applying brakes in a car
b) Wearing out of machine parts
c) Slipping on a wet floor
d) Erosion of river banks
8. Ball bearings are used to:
a) Increase friction
b) Reduce rolling friction
c) Create static friction
d) None of the above
9. The frictional force that acts when an object is stationary is called:
a) Rolling friction
b) Static friction
c) Kinetic friction
d) Fluid friction
10. Friction can be reduced by:
a) Using lubricants
b) Increasing surface roughness
c) Pressing surfaces together more tightly
d) Using heavier objects
Section B: Short Answer Questions
11. Define friction.
12. What is sliding friction?
13. Mention two ways to reduce friction in machines.
14. How does friction help in walking?
15. Why is friction considered a necessary evil?
16. Give two examples of situations where friction is undesirable.
17. What is the role of lubricants in reducing friction?
18. How does the roughness of a surface affect the frictional force?
19. What is rolling friction and how is it different from sliding friction?
20. Why do sports players wear shoes with spikes?
Section C: Short Answer Questions
21. Explain why static friction is generally greater than sliding friction.
22. How can we increase friction in certain situations? Give examples.
23. What is fluid friction?
24. Describe how ball bearings help in reducing friction in machines.
25. Why does a matchstick catch fire when rubbed against the rough surface of a matchbox?
26. How does friction produce heat? Give two examples.
Section D: Long Answer Questions
27. Explain how friction is useful in daily life. Mention both positive and negative effects of
friction with examples.
28. Discuss how friction can be reduced in machines and why it is important to do so.
29. Explain the concept of fluid friction and how it is reduced in the design of vehicles such as
cars and airplanes.
