Friction Quiz Flashcards
Fluid Friction
Friction that occurs as an object moves through a fluid
Static Friction
Friction that acts between objects that are NOT moving
Sliding Friction
Friction that occurs when one solid surface slides over another
Rolling Friction
Friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface
When I go bowling what type of force is acting on the bowling ball when its moving down the lane
Rolling Friction…. bowling ball is rolling down the lane
When I use my skateboard what type of friction is acting on the wheels
Rolling Friction… wheels are rolling when you move
When I park my car at the top of the hill, what type of friction is acting on my parked car?
Static friction…. car is parked and isn’t moving (static)
Static
not moving
Fluid
A liquid or gas that has no shape
When I place my controller down on the table after playing what friction is acting on the controller as it sits on my table?
Static friction… not moving
When I am swimming. What type of friction is acting on me and the water?
Fluid friction
When I swirl my coffee in the morning what type of friction is acting on the spoon?
Fluid friction
When I rub my hands together when they are too cold, what friction is acting on my hands?
sliding friction
When I go down the slide at the park, what type of friction is acting on me and the slide?
Sliding Friction
The type of friction that occurs when two objects are moving in opposite directions
Sliding friction