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Identify the type of friction in each image: air resistance or water resistance.

A worksheet showing four images — a cyclist, a parachutist, a speedboat, and a shark — with the question "Which friction is in the following pics?" and options for air resistance and water resistance.

A worksheet showing four images — a cyclist, a parachutist, a speedboat, and a shark — with the question "Which friction is in the following pics?" and options for air resistance and water resistance.

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Let's analyze each image and determine whether the friction shown is air resistance or water resistance.

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1. Person riding a bicycle


- The cyclist is moving through the air.
- As the bike moves forward, it pushes against the air, which creates air resistance.
- This is a classic example of air resistance (also called drag).
Answer: AIR RESISTANCE

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2. Parachutist descending with a parachute


- The parachute is open and slowing the person’s fall through the air.
- The large surface area of the parachute increases air resistance, which slows the descent.
Answer: AIR RESISTANCE

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3. Speedboat moving on water


- The boat is traveling on the surface of the water.
- It pushes against the water, creating splashes and waves.
- The force opposing its motion is due to water resistance (also known as hydrodynamic drag).
Answer: WATER RESISTANCE

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4. Shark swimming in water


- The shark is underwater, moving through the water.
- Its streamlined body helps reduce water resistance, but it still experiences this type of friction.
Answer: WATER RESISTANCE

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Final Answers:


1. Bicycle riderAIR RESISTANCE
2. ParachutistAIR RESISTANCE
3. SpeedboatWATER RESISTANCE
4. SharkWATER RESISTANCE

You can fill in the boxes accordingly:

- First box (bicycle): AIR RESISTANCE
- Second box (parachute): AIR RESISTANCE
- Third box (boat): WATER RESISTANCE
- Fourth box (shark): WATER RESISTANCE

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🔍 Explanation:


- Air resistance occurs when an object moves through the air.
- Water resistance occurs when an object moves through water.
- Both are types of fluid friction, depending on the medium (air or water).

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