Task Overview:
The task requires you to analyze each situation and draw arrows to represent the
pull of gravity and the
force of friction. Here's how to approach each scenario:
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1. Putting on the brakes to stop a bicycle
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity acts downward, pulling the bicycle and the rider toward the ground.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward from the bicycle/rider labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: When the brakes are applied, friction is generated between the brake pads and the wheels, slowing the bicycle down.
- Draw an arrow pointing
opposite the direction of motion (backward) at the wheels labeled as "Friction."
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2. Kid sliding down a slide
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity pulls the kid downward along the slide.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward along the slide labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: Friction acts upward along the slide, opposing the motion of the kid.
- Draw an arrow pointing
upward along the slide labeled as "Friction."
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3. Roller skating
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity pulls the skater downward toward the ground.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward from the skater labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: Friction acts horizontally opposite the direction of motion as the skater pushes off the ground.
- Draw an arrow pointing
backward (opposite the direction of motion) labeled as "Friction."
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4. Sledding down a hill
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity pulls the sled and the person downward along the slope.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward along the slope labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: Friction acts upward along the slope, opposing the motion of the sled.
- Draw an arrow pointing
upward along the slope labeled as "Friction."
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5. A ball rolling across the ground
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity pulls the ball downward toward the ground.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward from the ball labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: Friction acts horizontally opposite the direction of motion as the ball rolls.
- Draw an arrow pointing
backward (opposite the direction of motion) labeled as "Friction."
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6. Pushing a box across the floor
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Pull of Gravity: The force of gravity pulls the box downward toward the floor.
- Draw an arrow pointing
downward from the box labeled as "Gravity."
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Force of Friction: Friction acts horizontally opposite the direction of motion as the box is pushed.
- Draw an arrow pointing
backward (opposite the direction of motion) labeled as "Friction."
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Final Answer:
For each scenario, draw and label the arrows as described above. Here’s a summary of the directions for each:
1.
Putting on the brakes to stop a bicycle:
- Gravity: Downward
- Friction: Backward (opposite motion)
2.
Kid sliding down a slide:
- Gravity: Downward along the slide
- Friction: Upward along the slide
3.
Roller skating:
- Gravity: Downward
- Friction: Backward (opposite motion)
4.
Sledding down a hill:
- Gravity: Downward along the slope
- Friction: Upward along the slope
5.
A ball rolling across the ground:
- Gravity: Downward
- Friction: Backward (opposite motion)
6.
Pushing a box across the floor:
- Gravity: Downward
- Friction: Backward (opposite motion)
Final Answer: \boxed{\text{Draw arrows as described above for each scenario.}}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of friction force worksheet.