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Chapter 9 Friction
Ans. The surface of the banana peel is so smooth that having very less friction,
and the frictional force applied is less too. So, when we step on the
banana peel, our feet don't stop and slips forward, making us fall.
Ans. The force required to overcome the friction at the instant when object
starts moving from rest is a measure of static friction.
5. Explain why the surface of mortar and pestle (silbatta) used for
grinding is etched again after prolonged use?
Ans. After prolonged use, the mortar and pestle (silbatta) lose the roughness,
due to which frictional force reduces and it does not work properly. To
make it more effective etching becomes necessary because etching
provides it more friction.
6. Is there a force of friction between the wheels of a moving train and
iron rails? If yes, name the type of friction. If an air cushion can be
introduced between the wheel and the rail, what effect will it have
on the friction?
Ans. Yes, there exists a rolling force between the wheels of a moving train and
iron rails. If an air cushion is introduced between the wheel and the rails,
the friction will decrease.
Ans. Three examples to illustrate that friction is a necessary evil are as follows:
i. Vehicles' tyres wear out due to friction, but without the friction, a
vehicle won't be able to move on a road. Our shoes' wear soles wear
ii. out from walking and running due to the friction offered by the
ground, but without the friction, we won't be able to run and walk.
iii. The machine parts in a machine wear out and get damaged because of
friction, but without the friction between machine parts, the machine
won't produce its desired output.