Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Siti pushed a wooden block across four different surfaces with the same amount of force. The distance moved by the block was recorded in the table below. Which surface exerted the GREATEST frictional force?

A Surface Y (28 cm)
B Surface X (45 cm)
C Surface W (12 cm)
D Surface Z (8 cm)
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Step 1: Understand that frictional force opposes motion. Step 2: A greater frictional force results in a shorter distance moved before the block stops. Step 3: Compare distances: Z (8cm) is the shortest. Step 4: Therefore, Surface Z has the greatest friction.

Correct answer: Surface Z (8 cm)

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