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What happens when a rabbit runs across an ice rink?
The rabbit slips away
The rabbit gets colder
Breaking the ice
The rabbit turns white
What makes a ski fast on snow?
Skis are very slippery
Snow is always white
Skis are long
Mountains are high
Why does a violin make sound?
The bow rubs the strings
The violin is made of wood
The violin is brown in colour
The strings are metal
What makes a paperclip warm when you bend it?
The parts rub against each other
Iron gets angry
Your hands are warm
The paperclip is silver
Why does a spring fall slower than a stone?
Air stops the spring more
The spring is lighter
Stones are grey
Feathers are soft
What makes it easy to skate on ice?
Ice is very slippery
Ice is cold and white
Skates are made of iron
Winter is the best time
Why do cars make noise when they brake hard?
The brakes rub against the wheels
Engine makes noise
Driver shouts loudly
The radio is too loud
Why does a car have rubber tyres?
To get a grip on the road
Because rubber is nice and black
To drive fast
Because rubber is cheap
Why can you climb on a rope?
Due to friction between your hands and the rope
Because the rope is magnetic
Because the rope is sticky
Because the rope is hot
What makes it difficult to push a box across the sand?
Lots of friction
Low friction
The colour of the box
The shape of the box
Why is it difficult to walk on ice?
Ice is very smooth
Ice cream is very heavy
Ice cream is very light
Ice cream is very warm
Why do your socks wear out?
Due to friction in your shoes
By washing
By the sun
Through the rain
Why do your hands turn red if you hang from a stick for a long time?
Due to friction between hands and stick
By the colour of the stick
By the sun
Through the rain
Why does a cube of soap slip out of your hands?
Too little friction
Too much friction
It is too heavy
It is too big
Why do some gloves have rubber balls?
For better grip
To be more beautiful
To make sound
To repel water
What can you do if your shoes slip?
Walking more slowly
Running faster
Jump
Closing your eyes
What happens when you rub a match on sandpaper?
Fire is created by friction
The match turns blue
The match gets colder
Nothing happens
What is the easiest way to move a heavy box?
By rolling it instead of dragging it
By pulling it very quickly
By pushing it very slowly
By putting it on its side
What happens if you try to walk on ice without special shoes?
You slip due to too little grip
You run extra fast
Your feet get warm
You automatically jump up
Which animal uses little friction to move quickly?
A snake gliding over sand
An elephant walking
A bird flying
A fish swimming
What do you feel when you rub your hands together?
Heat
Cold
Electricity
Nothing special
Why do some kitchen gloves have studs?
For better grip on slippery objects
To make them more beautiful
To make them cheaper
To make them softer
Why do a bike's wheels stop when you brake?
Because of friction between the brake pads and the wheels
Because of gravity
Because of the wind
Because the chain gets stuck
Which material is used to reduce friction in machines?
Oil
Sand
Clay
Rubber
Which play equipment on the playground works by low friction?
A slide
A climbing frame
A swing
A seesaw
What is a disadvantage of too much friction on a bicycle?
Stairs get heavier
The bike will ride by itself
The bike gets lighter
The bike makes less noise
What is a benefit of friction when walking?
You don't slip
You get tired faster
Your shoes wear out faster
Your feet get warmer
What can you do to slide a heavy box across the floor more easily?
Place a smooth rug under the box
Making the box heavier
Pushing harder
Making the box bigger
Why do we spread salt on slippery roads in winter?
To get more grip and friction
To make the road whiter
To feed birds
To clean the cars
Why do car rubbers have a profile (grooves)?
To have more grip on the road
To make less noise
To lighten the tyres
To make them look more beautiful
What shape do racing cars have to reduce air friction?
Sleek and low
High and wide
Square and angular
Round and convex
Why do trucks often have more wheels than cars?
For more grip and better friction with the road
To look more beautiful
To consume less fuel
To drive faster
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