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Question 12 Marks
What is the difference between weight and mass?
Answer
Mass is the amount of matter in an object. Weight is the downward force acting upon an object due to gravity. On planet Earth, the two quantities are proportional.
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Question 22 Marks
Is there any force that acts on them? What exerts this force?
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Yes, there is a force acting on any object in the universe, and it is called gravity. Gravity is a force of attraction that exists between any two objects with mass. The Earth, due to its large mass, exerts a gravitational force on all objects near it, pulling them towards its center.
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Question 32 Marks
Why do all the objects fall towards the Earth?
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Objects fall towards the Earth due to gravity, a force of attraction between any two objects with mass. Earth’s gravity pulls all objects towards its center, causing them to fall. This force is stronger for objects with more mass, and it weakens with distance.
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Question 42 Marks
Does it mean that there are two kinds of electrical charges?
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Yes, there are two types of electric charge: positive charge and negative charge. These charges are fundamental properties of matter.
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Question 52 Marks
Is it essential for an object applying force on another object to always be in contact with it?
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No, it is not essential for an object applying force on another object to always be in contact with it. Forces can be applied through contact (contact forces) or without direct contact (non-contact forces).
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Question 62 Marks
Why is it easier to slip on a wet surface?
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It is easier to slip on a wet surface due to reduced friction between the foot and the surface. Water acts as a lubricant, minimizing the grip and making it easier to slide.
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Question 72 Marks
Is any force being applied to an object in a non-uniform motion?
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Yes, for an object to be in non-uniform motion, a force must be acting upon it. Non-uniform motion, also known as accelerated motion, means the object’s velocity is changing, either in speed or direction, or both. This change in velocity requires a force to be applied.
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Question 82 Marks
When you drop a coin in a glass of water, it sinks, but when you place a bigger wooden block in water, it floats. Explain.
Answer
A coin sinks in water because its density (mass per unit volume) is greater than that of water. A wooden block floats because its density is less than that of water, causing it to be buoyed up by the water.
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Question 92 Marks
The force of friction always acts on all the moving objects, and its direction is always opposite to the direction of motion. Since the force of friction arises due to contact between surfaces, it is also an example of a contact force.
Q.1. On which object does friction work?
Q.2. How is the friction generated?
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Question 102 Marks
A force may make an object move from rest. It may change the speed of an object if it is moving. It may change the direction of motion of an object. It may bring about a change in the shape of an object. It may cause some or all of these effects. While a force may cause one or more of these effects, it is important to remember that none of these actions can take place without the action of a force.
Q.1. What will happen if force is applied to an object at rest?
Q.2. What are some possible effects when force is applied to any object?
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Question 112 Marks
Why do we experience less pressure when wearing flat shoes on sand compared to pencil heels?
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Question 172 Marks
What will be the net force on an object when two forces act on an object in the same direction?
Answer
self
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Question 362 Marks
Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces with examples.
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Contact Force: A Force that can be applied only when it is in contact with an object is called a contact force.
Examples: muscular force, frictional force.
Non-contact force : The force exerted on an object without touching it is known as a non-contact force.
Examples : gravitational force, magnetic force.
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Question 382 Marks
What may be the consequences when a force is applied to an object?
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When a force is applied to an object, the consequence will be a
- change in the shape of the object.
- change in the state of motion of the object.
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Question 392 Marks
Which force is responsible for the downward movement of a parachute? Will he come down with the same speed without the parachute?
Answer
The force of gravity is responsible for this downward movement. No, without a parachute, he will come down at a higher speed.
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Question 402 Marks
Name the forces acting on the car stuck to an electromagnet in a Junkyard. Which one of them is larger?
Answer
Magnetic force (in the upward direction) and force of gravity or the weight of the car (downward).
Magnetic force is larger than the force of gravity.
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Question 412 Marks
Two thermocol balls held close to each other move away from each other. When they are released, name the force that might be responsible for this phenomenon. Explain.
Answer
Electrostatic force is responsible for this phenomenon. The two balls have similar charges, which is why they move away due to repulsion between them.
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Question 422 Marks
What are the effects of force on an object?
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-Force can change the state of motion of an object.
- Force changes the speed of a moving object.
- Force can cause an object to turn or change direction.
- force can change the shape of an object.
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Question 432 Marks
What is the similarity between electrostatic and magnetic forces?
Answer
Both are non-contact forces.
Both are attractive as well as repulsive forces.
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Question 442 Marks
How does an applied force change the speed of an object?
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If the applied force is in the direction of motion, the speed of the object increases. But if the force is applied in the direction opposite to the motion, then it decreases the speed of the object.
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