Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Siti pushed a wooden block across four different surfaces with the same amount of force. She measured the distance the block travelled before stopping. On which surface would the block travel the SHORTEST distance?

A Plastic mat
B Polished floor
C Sandpaper
D Glass sheet
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Step 1: Friction opposes motion and slows down moving objects. Step 2: Rougher surfaces create more frictional force. Step 3: Sandpaper is the roughest surface among the options. Step 4: More friction causes the block to stop sooner, travelling the shortest distance.

Correct answer: Sandpaper

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