CBSE Class 8 Science Chapter 9 Friction Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. In the figure, a boy is shown pushing the box from right to left.
The force of friction will act on the box
- From right to left (←)
- From left to right (→)
- Vertically downwards (↓)
- Vertically upwards (↑)
Answer: 2. From left to right (→)
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Question 2. To sharpen the blade of a knife by rubbing it against a surface, which of the following will be most suitable?
- Stone
- Plastic block
- Wooden block
- Glass block
Answer: 1. Stone
Question 3. A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel the farthest on
- Muddy Surface
- Polished Marble Surface
- Cemented Surface
- Brick Surface
Answer: 2. Polished Marble Surface
Question 4. A boy rolls a rubber ball on a wooden surface. The ball travels a short distance before coming to rest. To make the same ball travel a longer distance before coming to Rest he may
- Spread a carpet on the wooden surface
- Cover the ball with a piece of cloth
- Sprinkle talcum powder on the wooden surface
- Sprinkle sand on the wooden surface
Answer: 3. Sprinkle talcum powder on the wooden surface
Question 5. It is difficult to walk on a well-polished floor because the friction between our feet and the floor is
- Increased
- Reduced
- Same
- None of these
Answer: 2. Reduced
Question 6. A student wants to move a heavy block from one place to another. What method should the student apply to reduce the effort?
- Pull the block using a rope
- Place wheels under the block
- Slide the block along the surface
- Apply oil to the bottom of the block
Answer: 2. Place wheels under the block
Question 7. The picture shows four types of shoe soles.
Which shoe sole provides the best grip and friction while walking?
- Sole 1
- Sole 2
- Sole 3
- Sole 4
Answer: 4. Sole 4
Question 8. We can increase the friction by
- Polishing
- Making grooves and treads
- Streamlining
- Using a ball bearing
Answer: 2. Making grooves and treads
Question 9. If we apply oil to the door hinges, the friction will
- Increase
- Decrease
- Disappear altogether
- Will remain unchanged
Answer: 2. Decrease
CBSE Class 8 Science Chapter 9 Friction Multiple Choice Questions
Question 10. Fine powder is poured on the carromboard to
- Increase Friction
- Decrease Friction
- Both (a) and (b)
- None of these
Answer: 2. Decrease Friction