Introduction
Welcome to your Friction WebQuest!
In this WebQuest, you will explore what friction is, how it is used, and how it can be prevented or reduced.
Task
Task #1 - Click on the link below and read all about Friction.
Weblink: https://www.ducksters.com/science/friction.php
Task #2 - Complete the short quiz about what you just read.
Quiz:
**HINT** All questions are based on what you just read. Go back an look for the answers if you need to!
1. Friction is a force that acts in the ______ direction of the intended motion of an object.
a. Same
b. Parallel
c. Opposite
d. Northern
e. None of the Above
2. Friction changes the energy of an object from kinetic energy to _____ energy.
a. Electric
b. Stored
c. Solar
d. Heat
e. Wind
3. In what way can friction be reduced?
a. Using grease
b. Using a wheel
c. Using oil
d. Using a ball
e. All of the above
4. True or False: Different types of surfaces create different amounts of friction.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
5. The measurement of the amount of friction a surface will generate is called the '______ of friction'.
a. Calibration
b. Coefficient
c. Smoothness
d. Description
e. Fact
6. A bowling ball on a bowling lane is an example of what type of friction?
a. Dry friction
b. Rolling friction
c. Fluid friction
d. Static Friction
e. None of the Above
7. A child sliding down the slide at a park is an example of what type of friction?
a. Dry friction
b. Rolling friction
c. Fluid friction
d. Static Friction
e. None of the Above
8. A block sitting still on the side of a ramp is an example of what type of friction?
a. Dry friction
b. Rolling friction
c. Fluid friction
d. Static Friction
e. None of the Above
9. Air resistance on a flying airplane is an example of what type of friction?
a. Dry friction
b. Rolling friction
c. Fluid friction
d. Static Friction
e. None of the Above
10. In what way does friction help us in our everyday life?
a. Brakes on a car
b. Standing up
c. Climbing a hill
d. Skiing down a slope
e. All of the above