Friction & Force Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed

Friction & Force Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed What is friction? The force exerted between two surfaces when they slide against each other. Which two factors influence the force of friction? a. The pressure between the surfaces. b. The texture of the surfaces involved. In the absence of friction, when would a moving object stop? The object would continue moving until it collides with another object. How does the direction of friction relate to the direction of motion? Friction acts in the opposite direction to the object's motion. Why is walking on ice harder than walking on pavement? Ice has less friction compared to pavement. 2 What is static friction? The friction that acts on stationary objects. What are examples of static friction? A heavy desk on the floor A book resting on a table What is sliding friction? The friction when two solid surfaces slide over each other. What are examples of sliding friction? A ballerina using sticky powder on their feet A hockey puck moving on ice What is rolling friction? The friction when an object rolls across a surface.