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Question 11 Mark
List the various states of matter that offer frictional force.
Answer
The force of friction is offered by all the three states of matter – solids, liquids and gases.
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Question 21 Mark
Why do wrestlers rub powder on their hands before getting into the ring ?
Answer
In order to prevent their hands from slipping over their opponent’s body. The powder increases the friction.
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Question 31 Mark
How can sliding friction be changed into rolling friction easily ?
Answer
Sliding friction can be changed into rolling friction easily by providing wheels or ball bearings to the objects to reduce friction and facilitate easy movement.
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Question 51 Mark
Name the force responsible for opposing the motion between two bodies in contact.
Answer
Frictional force (friction)
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Question 61 Mark
Why is difficult for a pen to leave a mark on a highly smooth plastic sheet ?
Answer
Because smooth surface has very less friction.
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Question 71 Mark
A child tries to slide a wooden block on the top of a table, but she is unable to get a smooth movement. What material do you suggest she should use in between the block and the table to get a smooth movement ?
Answer
Can use pencils as rollers under the wooden block.
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