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Question 11 Mark
What is the name of 'special shape' which is given to objects moving through air (or water) to reduce drag?
Answer
The special shape is more like a point shaped so that they cut the fluid friction.
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Question 21 Mark
When a pencil cell is released from a certain point on an inclined wooden board, it travels a distance of $35\ cm$ on floor A before it comes to rest. When the same pencil cell is released from the same point on the same inclined board, it travels a distance of $20\ cm$ on floor $B$ before coming to rest. Which floor, $A$ or $B,$ offers greater friction? Give reason for your answer.
Answer
Floor $B$ offers greater friction because it stops the moving pencil cell stop at a lesser distance of $20\ cm$ on the floor. More the friction, more the surface is rough.
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Question 31 Mark
Why do tyres of cars wear out gradually?
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The tyres of the car wear out due to friction produced between he tyres and the car when a car is moving.
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Question 41 Mark
Why is it difficult to walk on a wet marble floor?
Answer
It is very difficult to walk on a wet floor because the friction is less and the required grip cannot be maintained.
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Question 51 Mark
Which force is responsible for the wearing out of car tyres?
Answer
Frictional force is responsible the wearing of car tyres.
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Question 61 Mark
A car is moving towards North. What will be the direction of force of friction acting on this car due to surface of road?
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The direction of force of friction acting on this car due to surface of road is along the south direction i.e. opposite to the direction of motion.
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Question 71 Mark
Explain why, sportsmen use shoes with spikes.
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The sports people use shoes with spikes, spikes increase the friction with the ground and does not let the person slip or fall when running fast.
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Question 81 Mark
Why do we sprinkle fine powder on carrom board?
Answer
Sprinkling fine powder on carrom board reduces friction between carom and striker.
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Question 91 Mark
What is the special name of frictional force exerted by fluids (like air or water)?
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Drag is the special name of frictional force exerted by fluids.
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Question 101 Mark
Name the force which helps things to move and stop.
Answer
Frictional forces helps things to move and stop.
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Question 121 Mark
Name the device which is attached to heavy luggage (such as a heavy suitcase) to move it easily by pulling.
Answer
Pulley.
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Question 131 Mark
Why does oiling the-axles of a bicycle make the bicycle move more easily?
Answer
Oiling the-axles of a bicycle reduces the friction and thus the bicycle moves easily.
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Question 141 Mark
Why is it more difficult to walk properly on a well-polished floor?
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The well-polished floor offers very less resistance. Therefore, the shoes slip on it and its very difficult to walk properly.
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Question 151 Mark
What is the purpose of using ball bearings in machines?
Answer
Ball bearing reduce friction between the support loads and axles of a vehicle.
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Question 161 Mark
Why do kabaddi players rub their hands with dry soil?
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Kabaddi players rub their hands with dry soil before playing so as to increase friction. This enables them to grip the other player’s hand properly.
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Question 171 Mark
What are fluids? Name two common fluids.
Answer
Fluids are those whose which do not have any shape and flow like liquids. Example- Air and Blood.
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Question 181 Mark
Name the force which increases when the two surfaces in contact are made more rough.
Answer
Frictional force increases when the two surfaces in contact are made more rough.
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Question 191 Mark
Why is the surface of a slide polished to make it smooth?
Answer
The surface of a slide polished to make it smooth in order to reduce friction.
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Question 201 Mark
What is a spring balance?
Answer
A spring balance is used to measure the weights of object with the help of tension force.
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Question 211 Mark
You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it make easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?
Answer
It will make more difficult to walk on the floor. As soapy solution decreases the friction on the floor.
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Question 221 Mark
What prevents you from slipping every time you take a step forward?
Answer
Frictional forces prevent us from slipping every time you take a step forward.
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Question 231 Mark
What is done to increase friction between the tyres and road?
Answer
The tyre’s surface has treads on it. Treads improve the grip of the tyre on the road.
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Question 241 Mark
How will you reduce friction between those machine parts which rub against each other? Give the simplest method.
Answer
By applying any lubricant say grease, one can reduce friction between those machine parts which rub against each other to avoid wear and tear.
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Question 251 Mark
What is meant by 'rolling friction'?
Answer
Rolling friction is the friction or drag which opposes the motion when a body rolls.
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Question 261 Mark
What enables us to fix nails in a wall and knots to be tied?
Answer
Friction enables us to fix nails in a wall and knots to be tied.
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Question 271 Mark
Which force gets reduced when the two surfaces in contact are polished to make them smooth?
Answer
Frictional force gets reduced when the two surfaces in contact are polished to make them smooth.
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Question 281 Mark
Explain why, the soles of our shoes wear out gradually.
Answer
The shoes rub on the ground while walking. The ground offers friction due to which the sole of shoes wear and tear out.
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Question 291 Mark
State one way in which the friction between wheel and its axle can be reduced.
Answer
The ball bearing help in reducing the friction between the wheels and it axle.
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Question 301 Mark
Why do gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands?
Answer
Gymnasts apply a coarse substance to their hands to increase the frictional forces on their hands so that they can hold firmly.
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Question 311 Mark
What is the direction of force of friction acting on a moving object?
Answer
The friction forces always act in the opposite direction of motion.
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Question 321 Mark
Car wheels often spin on icy roads. Explain why.
Answer
A car spins on icy road because the treads of the car can no longer maintain the proper friction to keep it moving. Due to ice, the friction reduces and the car spins.
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Question 331 Mark
Why are grooves provided in the soles of shoes?
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Grooves in the soles of shoes help in increasing the friction when we walk on the roads. The grooves in the shoe sole help in maintaining a grip with the ground.
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Question 341 Mark
What makes the steps of foot over-bridges at Railway Stations to wear out slowly?
Answer
Frictional force is responsible the wearing of footsteps of over-bridges.
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Question 361 Mark
Name the device which is used between the hubs and axles of bicycle wheels to reduce friction.
Answer
Ball bearing is used between the hubs and axles of bicycle wheels to reduce friction.
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Question 381 Mark
Which type of friction comes into play when a book kept on cylindrical pencils is moved by pushing?
Answer
Rolling friction comes into play when a book kept on cylindrical pencils is moved by pushing.
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Question 391 Mark
Name a device which is used to measure force acting on an object.
Answer
Dynamometer is used to measure the forces acting on any object.
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