Class 8 Extra Questions Science

Chapter 11
Force and Pressure Class 8 Extra Questions
Very Short Answer Questions
Question 1.
What is the name of the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Answer:
Barometer

Question 2.
Give two examples of contact force.
Answer:

 Muscular force
 Force of friction

Question 3.
Name the force exerted on a ball of dough to make a flat chapati.
Answer:
Muscular force

Question 4.
What kind of force is an electrostatic force?
Answer:
Non-contact force

Question 5.
Is the gravity a property of earth only?
Answer:
No

Question 6.
Name the force due to which every object falls on earth.
Answer:
Gravitational force

Question 7.
What do you mean by pressure?
Answer:
Force per unit area (Force/Area)

Question 8.
Do liquids and gases also exert pressure?
Answer:
Yes

Question 9.
What are the two states of motion?
Answer:

 The state of rest.

 The state of motion.

Question 10.
What kind of force is friction?
Answer:
Contact force

Question 11.
What type of force is gravitational force?
Answer:
Non-contact force

Question 12.
Is it true that force acting on an object can also change its shape?
Answer:
Yes, it is true.

Question 13.
While sieving grains, small pieces fall down. Which force pulls them down?
Answer:
Gravitational force

Question 14.
How can we change the speed and the direction of a moving body?
Answer:
By applying force.

Question 15.
What is the distance moved by an object in unit time called?
Answer:
Speed

Question 16.
Does force of gravity act on dust particles?
Answer:
Yes

Question 17.
Does the force of gravitation exist between two astronauts in space?
Answer:
Yes

Question 18.
What is a force?
Answer:
A push or pull on an object is called force.

Question 19.
What is the SI unit of pressure?
Answer:
Pascal (Pa)

Question 20.
At least how many objects are needed to apply a force?
Answer:
At least two objects are needed to apply a force.

Question 21.
Give one example of gravitational force.
Answer:
An apple falling from the tree to ground.

Question 22.
What is meant by atmospheric pressure?
Answer:
The weight of air acting per unit area is known as atmospheric pressure.

Question 23.
What do you mean by magnitude?
Answer:
The strength of a force is usually expressed by its magnitude.
Question 24.
What is muscular force?
Answer:
The force resulting due to the action of muscles is known as muscular force.

Question 25.
What is contact force?
Answer:
Force that can be applied only when it is in contact with an object is called contact force.

Question 26.
What do you mean by the term atmosphere?
Answer:
The envelop of air all around us is known as atmosphere.

Force and Pressure Class 8 Extra Questions

Short Answer Questions
Question 1.
Define pressure.
Answer:
The force acting per unit surface area is called pressure. SI unit of pressure is measured in
Newton/ Metre2, which is equal to 1 Pascal (Pa).

Question 2.
How do fluids exert pressure?
Answer:
Fluids exert pressure in all directions. Fluids also exert pressure on the walls of the container that
hold them.

Question 3.
A force of 100 N is applied on an area of 4 m2. Compute pressure being applied on the area.
Answer:

∴ Pressure = Force Area =1004 = 25pa.

Given: Force = 100 N, Area = 4 m2

Question 4.
Which force is responsible for downward movement of a parachutes? Will he come down with
the same speed without the parachute?
Answer:
Force of gravity is responsible for this downward movement. No, without parachute he will
come down with a higher speed.
Question 5.
Two thermocol balls held close to each other move away from each other. When they are
released, name the force which might be responsible for this phenomenon. Explain.
Answer:
Electrostatic force is responsible for this phenomenon. The two balls have similar charges, that’s
why they move away due to repulsion between them.

Question 6.
How does an applied force changes the speed of an object?
Answer:
If the applied force is in the direction of motion, the speed of the object increases. But if the
force applied in the direction opposite to the motion, then it decreases the speed of the object.

Question 7.
Name the forces acting on the car sticking 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.

Question 8.
What is the similarity between electrostatic and magnetic forces?
Answer:

 Both are non-contact forces.

 Both are attractive as well as repulsive forces.

Question 9.
What are the effects of force on an object?
Answer:

 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.

Force and Pressure Class 8 Extra Questions

Long Answer Questions
Question 1.
What is force? State the difference between contact force and non-contact force.
Answer:
 Non-contact
Contact force
force

Force that can be

The force exerted
applied only
on an object
when it is in
without touching it
contact with an
is known as non-
object is called a
contact force, e.g.,
contact force,
gravitational
e.g., muscular
force, magnetic
force, frictional
force
force

Question 2.
Define the different types of forces.
Answer:
Force can act on a body from a distance or by being in contact with it. Depending on this, forces
can be classified as contact and non-contact forces.

 Contact forces: When force is applied on an object by direct or

indirect physical contact the applied force is called contact force.
Muscular and frictional force are example of contact force.

 Muscular force: The force resulting due to the action of

muscles is known as the muscular force.

 Frictional force: The force resisting the relative motion

of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements
sliding against each other.
  Non-contact forces: When a force is applied to an object by
another body that is not in direct contact with it is called non-
contact force. Gravitational, magnetic and electrostatic force are
example of non-contact force.

 Gravitational force: The attractive force of the earth

which acts upon all the objects is known as the force of
gravity or just gravity.

 Electrostatic force: The force exerted by a charged

body on another charged or uncharged 1 body is
known as electrostatic force.

 Magnetic force: The force exerted between a magnet

and other magnet or magnetic material is known as
magnetic force.

Question 3.
Why it is easier to walk on soft sand if we have flat shoes rather than shoes with sharp heels (or
pencil heels)?
Answer:
A flat shoe has a greater area in contact with the soft sand and exerts less pressure on the soft
ground. Due to this the ‘flat’ shoes do not sink much in soft sand and it is easy to walk on it. On
the other hand, a sharp heel has a small area in contact with the soft sand and exerts a greater
pressure on the sand. Due to this, the sharp heels sink deep into soft sand making it difficult for
the wearer to walk on it.

Question 4.
What is pressure? What is the relation of pressure with area on which it is applied?
Answer:
Force exerted on per unit area is called pressure. Pressure is related with area on which it is
applied. When the area is increased the pressure exerted is less. But when the area on which
pressure is exerted is decrease the pressure increases. So we can conclude that pressure increases
with decrease in area. List the characteristics of pressure exerted by a liquid.

 Liquid exerts pressure in all directions.

 Pressure in liquid does not depends on shape, size and surface
area of the container.
 Pressure increases with depth.
 All points at the same level in a liquid are at the same pressure.
 Pressure does not depend on the surface of the immersed object.
Force and Pressure Class 8 Extra Questions
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Question 1.
We know that there is a huge amount of atmospheric pressure on us. But we do not experience
its effect why?
Answer:
The pressure of air inside our body is same as that of the atmosphere. Therefore, we do not
experience its effect.

Question 2.
Why do sea divers wear specially designed suits?
Answer:
Since the pressure of liquid increases with the increasing depth of sea. Specially designed suits
protect scuba divers from the huge pressure of the water underneath.

Question 3.
Two persons are applying forces on two opposite sides of a moving cart. The cart still moves
with the same speed in the same direction. What do you infer about the magnitudes and direction
of the forces applied?
Answer:
Both the persons are applying forces from opposite direction with equal magnitudes.

Question 4.
An archer shoots an arrow in the air horizontally. However, after moving some distance, the
arrow falls to the ground. Name the initial force that sets the arrow in motion. Explain why the
arrow ultimately falls down.
Answer:
The initial force is muscular force which sets the arrow in motion. The force of gravity that acts
on the arrow in the downward direction brings it to the ground.

Question 5.
Two rods: A and B, having same weight and equal length have different thickness. Rod A is
thinner while Rod B is thicker. They are held vertically on the surface of sand. Which one of
them will sink more? Why?
Answer:
Rod A will go deeper as it has a smaller area of contact, therefore the same force produces more
pres¬sure. In case of rod B the same force produces less pressure.

Question 6.
It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain.
Answer:
Blunt blades have larger area compared to the sharp-edged blades. Thus, the applied force
produces a lower pressure in case of blunt blades, which makes it difficult to cut the cloth.

Question 7.
Observe the figures given below carefully.

Volume of water in each vessel is shown above. Arrange them in order of decreasing pressure at
the base of each vessel. Explain the reason.
Answer:
Pressure of a liquid column depends upon the height of the liquid column and not on volume of
the liquid. Decreasing order of pressure at the base of each vessel is B > D > A > C.

Force and Pressure Class 8 Extra

Questions Value-Based Questions
Question 1.
On Lokesh’s birthday Shreya was given charge to amuse children with some little tricks. Shreya
sticked balloons to the wall by just rubbing them in her clothes. She bent the water stream from a
tap without touching it. She did so by bringing big balloon near to the flowing water. All
children were very happy on seeing this little magic. Everybody praised Shreya.

 How do balloons stick to walls?

 How Shreya bent the water stream by bringing a big balloon near
it and without touching it?
 What values of Shreya is shown here?

Answer:

 On rubbing the balloon with hair or clothes, it acquire negative

charges. The negative charges are attracted to the positive
charges on the wall and balloon sticks to the wall.
  Negative charge on the balloon attracts positive charge on water
molecules. Thus, bent the water molecules.
 Shreya is dutiful, friendly with scientific aptitude.

I. Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct option.
Question 1.
The pressure which is exerted by air around us is known as
(a) force
(b) atmospheric pressure
(c) muscular force
(d) friction

Question 2.
Force acting on per unit area is called
(a) non-contact forces
(b) contact forces
(c) force
(d) pressure

Question 3.
A ___________ exerted by an object on another is a force.
(a) Push or pull
(b) Contact or non-contact force
(c) Pressure
(d) Magnitude

Question 4.
The force exerted by the earth to pull the object towards itself is called
(a) electrostatic force
(b) gravitational force
(c) muscular force
(d) contact force

Question 5.
Muscular force is also called ___________ force.
(a) non-contact
(b) contact
(c) gravitational
(d) magnetic

Question 6.
The force exerted by a charged body on another char
(a) gravitational force
(b) electrostatic force
(c) non-contact force
(d) contact force

Question 7.
Force changes the
(a) motion of body
(b) speed of body
(c) shape of body
(d) all of these

Question 8.
The force exerted by our muscle is called
(a) electrostatic force
(b) muscular force
(c) gravitational force
(d) non-contact force

Question 9.
1 kilogram weight is equal to
(a) 98 N
(b) 9.8 N
(c) 0.98 N
(d) 0.098 N

Question 10.
A spring balance is used for measuring
(a) mass
(b) weight
(c) pressure
(d) speed

Question 11.
Two boys A and B are applying force on a block. If the block moves towards the boy A, which
one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Magnitude of force applied by A is greater than that of B.
(b) Magnitude of force applied by A is smaller than that of B.
(c) Net force on the block is towards B.
(d) Magnitude of force applied by A is equal to that of B.

Question 12.
When two forces act in opposite directions, then net force acting is the
(a) sum of two forces
(b) difference between two forces
(c) both of these
(d) none of these

Question 13.
The strength of force is expressed by its
(a) weight
(b) mass
(c) magnitude
(d) longitudinal force

Question 14.
Leaves fall down on the ground due to
(a) electrostatic force
(b) magnetic force
(c) gravitational force
(d) muscular force

Question 15.
State of motion is described by
(a) Position of rest
(b) Position of motion
(c) Both by the state of rest or motion
(d) None of these

Question 16.
When the hammer strikes the gong of an electric bell, which of the following force is responsible
for the movement of hammer?
(a) Gravitational force alone
(b) Magnetic force alone
(c) Electrostatic force alone
(d) Frictional force alone

Question 17.
During dry weather, while combing hair, sometimes we experience hair flying apart. The force
respon¬sible for this is
(a) force of gravity
(b) force of friction
(c) electrostatic force
(d) magnetic force

Question 18.
A container is filled with water as shown in the given figure. Which of the following statements
is correct about pressure of water?
(a) Pressure at A > Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(b) Pressure at A = Pressure at B = Pressure at C
(c) Pressure at A < Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(d) Pressure at A < Pressure at B < Pressure at C

Question 19.
Two objects repel each other. This repulsion could be due to
(a) frictional force only
(b) electrostatic force only
(c) magnetic force only
(d) either a magnetic or an electrostatic force

Question 20.
Which one of the following forces is a contact force?
(a) Force of gravity
(b) Magnetic force
(c) Force of friction
(d) Electrostatic force

Question 21.
A brick is kept in three different ways on a table as shown in given figure. The pressure exerted
by the brick on the table will be

(a) maximum in position A

(b) maximum in position C
(c) maximum in position B
(d) equal in all cases
Answer:
1. (b)
2. (d)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (b)
6. (b)
7. (d)
8. (b)
9. (b)
10. (b)
11. (b)
12. (b)
13. (c)
14. (c)
15. (c)
16. (c)
17. (c)
18. (d)
19. (d)
20. (c)
21. (a)

III. Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.
1. We ___________ the bucket to take out water from well.
2. The strength of a force is usually expressed by its ___________.
3. ___________ force is the force resulting due to the action of muscles.
4. The envelop of air all around us is called ___________.
5. To open a door we or ___________ the door.
6. Force of friction is an example of ___________ force.
7. Force ___________ is called pressure.
8. Force has ___________ as well as direction.
9. Fruits fall ___________ due to the force of gravity.
10. The body at rest is called ___________ body.
11. ___________ and ___________ forces are the two kinds of forces.
12. Force exerted by magnet is called ___________ force.
13. We apply force on ___________ while walking.
14. Force is ___________ to pressure.
15. The ___________ is measured by an instrument called barometer.
Answer:
1. pull
2. magnitude
3. Muscular
4. atmosphere
5. push, pull
6. contact
7. per unit area
8. magnitude
9. downward
10. stationary
11. Contact, non-contact
12. magnetic
13. ground
14. directly proportional
15. atmospheric pressure

III. Match the following

Match the items given in column I suitably with those given in column II.

Answer:
1. (d)
2. (g)
3. (e)
4. (a)
5. (b)
6. (c)
7. (h)
8. (f)
9. (j)
10. (i)

IV. True or False

State whether the given statements are true or false.
1. Force applied on an object in opposite directions add to one another.
2. Pressure does not depend on area of contact.
3. A force can change the state of motion of an object.
4. Force cannot change the speed of an object.
5. Atmospheric pressure is less at higher altitudes.
6. Force of gravity is a contact force.
7. Muscular force is also known as contact force.
8. Pascal is the unit of force.
9. To move an object faster it has to be pushed or pulled repeatedly.
10. Magnitude is the strength of force.
11. Force can change the shape of an object.
12. At least two objects must interact for a force to come into play.
13. Magnetic force is a non-contact force.
14. An apple from a tree falls on the ground due to the force of gravity.
15. Newton is the unit of force.
Answer:
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. True
12. True
13. True
14. True
15. True