Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
6
JUBAN II DISTRICT

SCIENCE
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 3 (Q3)

Name of the Pupil:_______________________________________________

Section: __________________________ Date:________________________

KINETIC FRICTION

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

This activity sheet was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master about Kinetic Friction. The scope of this learning activity sheet permits it to be used
in different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lesson arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

The activity sheet will focus on the topic on:

Kinetic Friction

II. LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs

After going through this learning activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. Investigate kinetic friction;
2. Describe and define kinetic friction; and
3. Cite daily life situations showing kinetic friction.

III. ACTIVITIES

A. Let Us Review

Let us try to do a simple activity to help you freshen up your

mind and recall your past lesson. Fill out the missing words
to complete the thought in each sentence. Choose your
answer from the words inside the refrigerator.

1. Friction occurs with the movement of two objects in

__________ with each other.
2. Friction is a force that is in __________ direction travel.
3. Static friction occurs when two objects are in contact and
__________ moving.
4. Static occurs in __________ objects or objects at rest.
5. Kinetic friction occurs when two objects are in contact and __________ against each other

B. Let Us Study

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 Have you ever wondered what friction is and what is force? How do we relate them in
our day-to-day activities? Since your childhood you might have often come across the term
“friction.” One of its best examples is the slowing down of the vehicle on the road during the
rainy season.
Friction is a natural phenomenon that occurs when there is contact between two
objects. When there is friction, there will be a loss of energy. Friction occurs due to the
roughness of the rubbing surface. During Friction, the molecules in the surface will interact
with each other. The force of friction will depend on the material of the rubbing surface. It
also depends on the speed or intensity at which two surfaces come into contact with each
other.
What is Kinetic Friction?
Kinetic friction is defined as a force that acts between moving surfaces. A body
moving on the surface experiences a force in the opposite direction of its movement. The
magnitude of the force will depend on the coefficient of kinetic friction between two
materials.
Friction is easily defined as the force that holds back a sliding object. The kinetic
friction is a part of everything and it interfere motion of two or more objects. The force acts
in the opposite direction to the way an object wants to slide
If a car stops, we apply brakes and that is exactly where the friction comes into play.

Kinetic friction occurs between moving objects, that is, when one object moves on
another object. A good example is when you ride a bicycle on a road. The wheels of the
bicycle move on the road. The bicycle will slow down until it comes to a halt.

APPLICATION OF FRICTION IN OUR DAILY LIFE

1. Walking - Without friction between the shoes and the ground, you cannot walk properly.
If there is no friction, all of us would be sliding around without any control over ourselves.
While walking, you are pushing your foot back as you try to step forward. Friction holds your
shoe to the ground so you can walk around.
2. Driving - While driving vehicles and riding bicycles, friction occurs between the wheels of
the vehicle and the surface over which the vehicle is traversing. The coefficient of friction
determines the “stickiness” between two objects. If the friction is zero, the vehicle would fail
to move forward. It is only because of friction that we are able to stop our vehicle.
3. Writing - All of us write using either pen or pencil in our daily life. The frictional force is
created when the tip of a pen or pencil is brought in contact with the surface of the paper. In
the case of writing with a ball-point pen, some sort of adhesives forces is acting between the
ball and ink. When you start writing with a ball-point pen on paper, the ball starts rolling and
the ink is deposited on the surface of the paper. The rolling of the ball invites rolling friction
to come into play.
4. Rubbing of hands - Friction is responsible for generating warmth in your hands. When
two hands come in contact and are rubbed against each other, there is some amount of
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resistance which comes into play. However, if you just put your hands together, there will be
no resistance, hence, no amount of friction. The temperature will increase when the
molecules move faster. This is why your hands get warm when you rubbed them together.
5. Lighting matchsticks - The head of matchsticks contains inflammable chemicals. When a
matchstick is rubbed against a rough surface, some amount of heat is generated and this heat
is sufficient for the conversion of red phosphorous to white phosphorous.
6. Skating on ice - Under the skate, the water acts as a lubricant, reducing friction and
helping in the sliding of the skate. By pushing off the ice with a force perpendicular to the
skate blade a skater propels forward.

C. Let Us Practice

Activity 1: Kinetic Friction or Not

Directions: Identify whether the situations show the presence of kinetic friction. Put a check
() if it describes a kinetic friction and a cross (X) if it does not. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

_____ 1. A table on the area

_____ 2. A placemat on the table
_____ 3. A washing machine pushed along a floor
_____ 4. The bottom of a trashcan sliding against the concrete
_____ 5. Two cement blocks being slid into place next each other
_____ 6. A paper on the roller as it slides through a fax machine
_____ 7. The bottom of the coffee pot when slid out from the maker
_____ 8. A picture frame remains stationary inside the cabinet
_____ 9. A dresser’s legs on the carpet when being slid to another part of the room
_____ 10. The tube of a lotion bottle and the opening of the tube when the lotion is being
pushed out

D. Let Us Remember

movement force moving motion opposite

Kinetic Friction is defined as a (1) __________ that acts between (2) __________
surface. A body moving on the surface experiences a force in the (3) __________ direction of
its (4) __________. The kinetic friction is a part of everything and it interferes with (5)
__________ of two or more objects. The force acts in the opposite direction to what an object
wants to slide.

E. Let Us Practice More

Activity 2: Cite situation showing kinetic friction
Directions: Using the pictures below, cite situations on how kinetic friction is being shown in
the following activities. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Walking _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

2. Lighting a match
_____________________________________________
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3. Playing in slide _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
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4. Riding a car
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

5. Writing
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

F. Evaluation
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet. 1.
Which of the following is/are true about frictional force?
I. It occurs between two surfaces that are touching.
II. It speeds up to the movement of an object.
III. It prevents a stationary object from moving.

A. I only C. I and II
B. II only D. II and III
2. When Bryan pushes a toy car on the floor, the car will travel for a distance; then finally
will stop because __________.
A. the push is too soft C. of the frictional force
B. the car is too heavy D. of the gravitational force
3. The diagram shows a man moving heavy sofa. The sofa will move if __________.

A. the force applied is equal to the frictional force

B. there is no gravitational force acting on the sofa
C. the frictional force is greater than the force applied
D. the force applied is greater than the frictional force

4. How will an arrow shot horizontally move?

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 5. The diagram shows a car moving on a slope.

Among the arrows labeled A, B, C, and D, which shows the direction of the frictional force
that acts on the car?

IV. ANSWER KEY

5. Moving 5.  10.  5. Motion 5. B
4. Stationary 4.  9.  4. Movement 4. C may vary
3. Not 3.  8. X 3. Moving 3. D Answer
2. Opposite 2. X 7.  2. Opposite 2. C more:
1. Contact 1. X 6.  1. Force 1. A practice
Let Us Review: Let us practice: Let Us Remember: Evaluation: Let us

V. REFERENCES
A. Books
How, Giam Kah, The Scientist in Me: Worktext in Science. 2019 Sampaloc, Manila, Rex
Book Store
Padpad, E.C., The New Science Links 6. 2017. Manila. Rex Boostore, Inc.
Abracia, Norma M. et al, Science in our World 201. Quezon City, Vibal Group
https://studiousguy.com/examples-of-friction-in-everyday-life/
https://byjus.com/physics/kineticfriction/#:~:text=Kinetic%20friction%20is%20defined%20a
s,friction%20between%20the%20two%20material.

Prepared by:

GENEROSO D. CAYETANO
T – III
Bacolod Elementary School

VALIDATORS:

JOEL G. JANO JANETTE B. BUBAN ZEMMA G. LARESMA

ESP – I ESHT – III MT – II

APPROVED:

ANGELOU BUBAN-PURA, Ph. D.

OIC-PSDS