Understanding Friction
Explore the concept of friction, its types, and how it affects motion with this engaging Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Understanding Friction
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1. Friction is a force that opposes between two surfaces that are touching.
2. The rougher the surface, the the friction.
3. friction occurs when an object is sliding over a surface.
4. Oil or grease can be used to friction.
1. Which of the following increases friction?
Adding oil to a surface
Making surfaces smoother
Increasing the weight on a surface
Using wheels
2. Why is friction important for walking?
It makes us slide
It stops us from moving
It provides grip and prevents slipping
It creates heat
1. Friction always helps things move easily.
True
False
2. Air resistance is a type of friction.
True
False
1. Give two examples of when friction is helpful.
2. Give two examples of when friction is unhelpful or needs to be reduced.
Match the type of friction with its description.
1. Static friction
a. Friction between a rolling object and a surface
2. Sliding friction
b. Friction that prevents an object from moving
3. Rolling friction
c. Friction between a sliding object and a surface
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