Friction Fun!
Explore the concept of friction with this fun worksheet designed for 3rd graders. Learn how friction affects movement and everyday objects.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand friction!
1. What is friction?
A pushing force
A force that slows things down
A pulling force
A force that makes things faster
2. Which surface would have the MOST friction?
Ice
Polished wood floor
Sandpaper
A smooth slide
3. Friction helps us walk without slipping.
True
False
4. Oil makes friction stronger.
True
False
5. Friction is a force that movement.
6. Rough surfaces usually have more than smooth surfaces.
7. Give two examples of where friction is helpful in everyday life.
Look at the image below showing friction between surfaces.
8. Based on the image, what happens when two surfaces rub against each other?
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