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Force and Pressure Class8

The document covers the concepts of force and pressure, defining force as a push or pull that can change motion or shape, and pressure as force applied per unit area. It distinguishes between contact forces (e.g., muscular and frictional) and non-contact forces (e.g., gravitational and magnetic), and explains the effects of force and pressure in various contexts. Additionally, it includes practical applications of pressure, such as in syringes and the behavior of sharp objects.

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Force and Pressure Class8

The document covers the concepts of force and pressure, defining force as a push or pull that can change motion or shape, and pressure as force applied per unit area. It distinguishes between contact forces (e.g., muscular and frictional) and non-contact forces (e.g., gravitational and magnetic), and explains the effects of force and pressure in various contexts. Additionally, it includes practical applications of pressure, such as in syringes and the behavior of sharp objects.

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Class 8 Science - Chapter: Force and Pressure

1. What is Force?

A force is a push or pull that can change the state of motion or the shape of an object.

2. State effects of force.

Force can:

- Change the speed of a moving object

- Change the direction of a moving object

- Change the shape or size of an object

- Start or stop motion

3. What is a contact force? Give examples.

A force that acts only when objects are in physical contact.

Examples: Muscular force, frictional force.

4. What is a non-contact force? Give examples.

A force that can act from a distance without physical contact.

Examples: Gravitational force, magnetic force, electrostatic force.

5. What is muscular force?

The force exerted by the muscles of the body (humans or animals).

6. Define friction.

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

7. What is gravitational force?

The force by which Earth attracts objects toward itself.

8. What is electrostatic force?

The force between electrically charged objects.

9. What is magnetic force?


The force exerted by magnets on magnetic materials like iron.

10. Define pressure.

Pressure is the force applied per unit area.

Formula: Pressure = Force / Area

11. State SI unit of pressure.

SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa). 1 Pa = 1 N/m2

12. Why do sharp knives cut better than blunt ones?

Sharp knives have smaller surface area, so pressure is more even with the same force, making

cutting easier.

13. Why are nails pointed?

Pointed ends reduce the area, increasing pressure for easy insertion into walls or wood.

14. Why do camels have broad feet?

To distribute weight over a larger area, reducing pressure on sand to avoid sinking.

15. What is atmospheric pressure?

The pressure exerted by the air in the atmosphere on all objects.

16. How does atmospheric pressure help us in daily life?

It helps in:

- Drinking liquids through a straw

- Suction cups sticking to surfaces

- Functioning of syringes

17. Why dont we feel the atmospheric pressure?

Because the pressure inside our body balances the atmospheric pressure from outside.

18. Give two examples where force changes the direction of motion.

- Hitting a cricket ball with a bat

- Kicking a moving football sideways


19. How is pressure related to area on which force is applied?

Pressure is inversely proportional to area. If area increases, pressure decreases for the same force.

20. Explain the working of a syringe.

When the plunger is pulled up, pressure inside decreases and fluid enters. When pushed, the liquid

is forced out.

21. Differentiate between contact and non-contact forces.

Contact Force: Acts with contact (e.g., muscular, friction)

Non-contact Force: Acts without contact (e.g., gravitational, magnetic)

22. How do astronauts train for the absence of atmospheric pressure?

Astronauts train in vacuum chambers and water tanks to simulate zero gravity and low pressure

conditions.

23. A force of 200 N is applied on an area of 2 m2. Calculate pressure.

Pressure = Force / Area = 200 N / 2 m2 = 100 Pa

24. If the same force is applied on two surfaces of areas 1 m2 and 0.5 m2, which will have

more pressure?

The surface with 0.5 m2 area will have more pressure because pressure is inversely proportional to

area.

True/False

1. Force cannot change the shape of an object. False

2. Atmospheric pressure is zero at sea level. False

3. Muscular force is a non-contact force. False

Fill in the Blanks

1. A force is a push or pull.

2. Force has both magnitude and direction.

3. Force acting on a smaller area produces more pressure.


4. The pressure exerted by air is called atmospheric pressure.

5. Force that opposes motion is called friction.

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