Class 8 Assam Science | Chapter 7 Friction | NCERT | SCERT ASSAM
Chapter 7
(Friction)
1. Fill in the blanks — Answers
(a) motion
(b) nature of surfaces
(c) heat
(d) reduces
(e) less
2. Arrange friction forces in decreasing order
Answer: (c) static, sliding, rolling
3. Increasing order of friction on different surfaces
Answer: (a) wet marble < dry marble < newspaper < towel
4. Direction of friction on a sliding book
Answer: When the book slides down, friction acts upwards, opposite to its motion.
5. Why is it difficult to walk on a soapy floor?
Answer: Soap reduces the friction between our feet and the floor. With less friction, we cannot get a proper grip, so walking becomes difficult.
6. Why do sportsmen wear shoes with spikes?
Answer: Spikes increase friction with the ground, giving better grip for running.
7. Who needs to apply more force—Iqbal or Seema?
Answer: Seema needs to apply more force because a heavier box presses the surfaces together more, increasing friction.
8. Why is sliding friction less than static friction?
Answer: When objects slide, the uneven surfaces do not get enough time to lock tightly.
So sliding friction is less than static friction.
9. Friction: Friend and Foe
Answer:
Friend:
1. Helps us walk.
2. Helps us write.
Foe:
1. Wears out shoes and tyres.
2. Produces heat that can damage machine parts.
10. Why do objects in fluids have special shapes?
Answer: Moving in water or air causes resistance called drag. Special streamlined shapes reduce drag, helping the object move smoothly.
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