The Effect of Friction on a Range of Surfaces

Students will learn about:

• How friction works
• How friction can be useful and dangerous (too much and too little friction)
• That different surfaces exert different levels of resistance on moving objects
• The three types of friction: rolling, dry (kinetic and static) and fluid friction
• Actions that involve friction in everyday life
• The effect of friction by comparing and contrasting different surfaces

Information covered in the informational slides:

• What is friction?
• When is friction useful?
• How can friction be dangerous?
• Surfaces that cause a lot of friction
• Surfaces that only cause a little friction
• Types of friction
• Rolling friction
• Dry friction
• Static vs. kinetic friction
• Fluid friction
• Friction in everyday life
• The effect of friction on various surfaces
• Let it roll: friction experiment
• Conclusion

This resource includes 4 worksheets that improve knowledge about friction.

An answer key is included for easy marking! ✓

Worksheet 1: Close Passage – The Effect of Friction on a Range of Surfaces

Worksheet 2: Picture Sorting Task – Types of Friction: Rolling, Dry and Fluid Friction

Worksheet 3: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions – Friction Quiz

Worksheet 4: Friction Experiment – Let It Roll. Includes materials, instructions and a space for students to record their results.

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