Friction: A Force That Slows Things Down: Concept Map
≈ 24 minConcept Map
Organise the vocabulary, quantities and relationships into a connected model.
This extension applies that lens specifically to Friction: A Force That Slows Things Down.
Friction is a force that appears when two surfaces rub against each other. It acts against movement, so it slows moving things down. Rubbing surfaces can also produce heat.
How much friction you get depends on the surfaces:
- Rough surfaces (a tar road, a rubber sole) give a lot of friction — good grip.
- Smooth or slippery surfaces (wet tiles, ice, polished glass) give little friction — things slide easily.
Friction is often useful: the rough tread on a minibus taxi's tyres grips the road, shoe soles stop you slipping, and brakes use friction to stop a bicycle.
Natural Sciences — Grade 5 — Concept Map: Friction is a force that...
Natural Sciences — Grade 5 — Concept Map: Which surface gives the most friction (the best grip)?
Natural Sciences — Grade 5 — Concept Map: Rubbing your hands together quickly makes them warm. This shows that friction can produce ______.
Name the original topic being extended by this concept map lesson.
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