Processes and Production 9
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Select the type of friction that has positive effects on machine operation.
friction between threaded fastener and material
(wrong answers:
friction between gears resulting in heat build-up,
friction between skis and snow surface,
friction between swimwear and water)
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What is the resistance between surfaces contacting each other?
friction
(wrong answers:
surface tension,
surface area,
tension resistance )
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Kinetic friction is ______ friction.
sliding
(wrong answers:
static,
stationary,
unstable)
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Friction causes machines to ______ productive power and heat moving parts.
lose
(wrong answers:
increase,
create,
stop)
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How can friction in machines be reduced?
all of the above
(wrong answers:
make sure all parts are aligned,
replace worn parts,
adding lubrication)
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liquid lubricants like oil are the ______ and best known types of lubricant.
most versatile
(wrong answers:
most rare,
least versatile,
most expensive)
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Engineers and techs strive for 100% efficiency to use less______ and generate less heat.
energy
(wrong answers:
fuel,
waste,
time )