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What is friction?

A force that aids the relative motion between two surfaces that are in contact

A force that only affects the motion of objects in the air

A force that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces that are in contact

A force that has no effect on the relative motion between two surfaces that are in contact

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What is one disadvantage of friction?

it allows motion to start and stop

it wastes energy

it increases the speed of vehicles

it prevents slipping

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What happens to the energy lost due to friction?

it is converted into mechanical energy

it is converted into light energy

it is converted into electrical energy

it is converted into heat energy

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How does friction affect the top speed of a vehicle?

it has no effect on the top speed

it decreases the top speed

it increases the top speed

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What is the purpose of aerodynamic shaping in vehicles?

to decrease the frictional force

to decrease the speed of the vehicle

to increase the frictional force

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What is one advantage of friction?

it allows motion to start and stop

it increases the speed of vehicles

it wastes energy

it limits top speed

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How does friction help us in everyday life?

it makes it harder for us to move

it limits our speed

it helps us to grip things

it wastes our energy

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Why is friction a problem at high speeds?

it has no effect on the vehicle at high speeds

it causes the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably

it takes a lot of energy to overcome, limiting top speeds

it causes the vehicle to brake unexpectedly

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What is one way to minimise the frictional force in vehicles?

by aerodynamic shaping

by increasing the speed of the vehicle

by increasing the weight of the vehicle

by decreasing the weight of the vehicle

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List two advantages of friction.

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List two disadvantages of friction.

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