NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science Chapter 12
Important NCERT Questions
8th Chapter 12 Friction
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and State Board
Questions No: 5
You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it make it easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?
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Accidentally spilling soapy water on a marble floor would generally make it more challenging to walk on. When soap mixes with water on a marble surface, it creates a thin and slippery layer. This layer reduces the friction between your shoes and the floor, making it slippery and more challenging to maintain stability while walking. The decreased friction causes your shoes to slide more easily across the surface, making walking more difficult and increasing the likelihood of slipping or losing balance.
It would be difficult to walk on the floor. Soapy water fills the floor irregularities, thus reduces the friction considerably. Feet do not make necessary grip with the floor surface, thus increasing the chances of falling.
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