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What happens when a force is applied to a stationary body that is free to move?

  • The body changes its shape only.
  • The body remains at rest.
  • The body changes its position but not its speed.
  • The body starts moving. (correct)

    • What is the S.I. unit of force?

  • Kilogram (kg)
  • Newton (N) (correct)
  • Meter (m)
  • Gram (g)

    • How is one newton defined in terms of mass and acceleration?

  • Force that keeps an object stationary.
  • Force required to lift 1 kg against gravity.
  • Force required to increase speed of 1 kg by 1 m in 1 second. (correct)
  • Force required to move 1 kg at 1 m/s².

    • What is the relationship between kilograms force (kgf) and newtons (N)?

    <p>1 kgf = 10 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a force is applied to a pivoted body?

    <p>The body begins to turn around its pivot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines gravity's effect on a 1 kg mass?

    <p>It has a weight of 10 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a body is at rest, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

    <p>The net force is zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the turning axis called when a force is applied to a pivoted object?

    <p>Axis of rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two factors affect the turning effect of a force on a body?

    <p>Magnitude of the force and distance from pivot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a force is applied at a point near the hinge of a door compared to the handle?

    <p>More force is required to open the door</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the moment of force (or torque)?

    <p>Force x distance from pivot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the SI unit of moment of force?

    <p>Newton meter (Nm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a thrust greater on a smaller area?

    <p>Smaller area increases the pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure change when the area of application increases while keeping the thrust constant?

    <p>Pressure decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example of a potter's wheel, where is the handle ideally located?

    <p>At the rim of the wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thrust defined as?

    <p>Force applied normally to a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of applying thrust using a sharp end compared to a flattened end of a nail?

    <p>The sharp end penetrates more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thrust differ when standing versus lying on loose sand?

    <p>Thrust is greater when standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a force of 1.5 N is applied at a distance of 1.2 m, what is the moment of force?

    <p>1.8 Nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the perpendicular distance of force from the pivot increases?

    <p>Less force is required to turn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product called that defines the ability of a force to turn a body around a pivot?

    <p>Torque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of pressure equivalent to one newton per square meter?

    <p>Pascal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding kilo pascal is true?

    <p>1 kPa is equal to 1000 Pa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pressure change when standing on sand compared to lying down?

    <p>Pressure decreases when lying down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does atmospheric pressure depend on?

    <p>The height of the air column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard value of atmospheric pressure at sea level?

    <p>760 mm of mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not affect the pressure exerted by a liquid?

    <p>Temperature of the liquid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure exerted by a thin boy standing on bricks compare to that of a fat boy on the same bricks?

    <p>The fat boy exerts more pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when sucking a drink through a straw?

    <p>The atmospheric pressure pushes the drink into the straw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forces contribute to liquid pressure?

    <p>The height and density of the liquid column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following causes atmospheric pressure to decrease?

    <p>Increasing altitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you hammer a nail with its sharpened end?

    <p>The nail penetrates easily due to concentrated pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the pressure in a balloon when air is blown into it?

    <p>It increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to pressure as you increase the area on which force is applied?

    <p>Pressure decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between thrust and pressure?

    <p>Increased thrust leads to increased pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of a force applied to a stationary rigid body that is not free to move?

    <p>It causes the body to turn about a pivot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the unit of force defined as newton (N) based on a specific application to mass and acceleration?

    <p>It is the force needed to accelerate a 1 kg body at 1 m/s².</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the weight of an object and the force of gravity acting on it in terms of kilograms force (kgf) and newtons (N)?

    <p>1 kgf equals 10 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a force is applied to a non-rigid body, which outcome is possible?

    <p>The body can change size or shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of turning effects of a force, what happens to the axis of rotation when a force is applied to a pivoted object?

    <p>It is immovable and fixed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the application of force change the motion of a moving body?

    <p>It can change the direction or speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of applying a force at a suitable point on a pivoted wheel?

    <p>It causes the wheel to turn about its pivot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the capability of a force to produce a turning effect on an object?

    <p>The distance from the pivot and the magnitude of the force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of pressure equivalent to 1 pascal?

    <p>1 N/m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents the relationship between kilopascal and pascal?

    <p>1 kPa = 1000 Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure exerted by a liquid vary with changes in density?

    <p>Pressure increases with increasing density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

    <p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent of 1 atmosphere in pascals?

    <p>1.013 x 10^5 Pa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT affect pressure on a surface?

    <p>The type of material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a sharp nail is hammered into a surface, why does it penetrate more easily than a flattened nail?

    <p>It has a smaller surface area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure exerted by a solid differ from that of a liquid?

    <p>Liquids exert pressure in multiple directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In daily life, what common effect illustrates atmospheric pressure when drinking with a straw?

    <p>Air pressure decreases in the straw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the relationship between force and pressure?

    <p>Pressure increases with increased force on the same area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why a thin boy exerts less pressure on a surface than a heavier boy?

    <p>He has a larger area supporting his weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of blowing air into a balloon?

    <p>The balloon expands due to increased pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the pressure exerted by a liquid as the height of the liquid column increases?

    <p>Pressure increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily affects the turning effect of a force applied to a body?

    <p>Magnitude of the force applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the moment of force (torque) when a force of 4 N is applied at a distance of 0.5 m from the pivot?

    <p>2 Nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increasing the perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot affect the required force to turn the body?

    <p>Less force is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the S.I. unit of moment of force?

    <p>Newton meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a nail when struck with its flattened end compared to its sharpened end?

    <p>It penetrates less easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes thrust?

    <p>Force applied perpendicularly to a surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person stands on loose sand, why do they sink more compared to lying down?

    <p>The area of thrust is smaller when standing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pressure defined as?

    <p>Thrust per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a potter’s wheel have its handle located at the rim?

    <p>To reduce the required force to turn it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would you require the most force to open a door?

    <p>Pushing at the hinges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the pressure exerted by a force when the area of application increases?

    <p>Pressure decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the unit of pressure expressed in SI units?

    <p>N/m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can reduce the pressure exerted by a liquid?

    <p>Increasing the area of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of thrust, what is the relationship between the area of application and the effect of thrust?

    <p>Effect of thrust decreases with area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A force can be a cause of either a ______ or pull.

    <p>push</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The S.I. unit of force is called a ______.

    <p>newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One newton is defined as the force that increases the speed of a 1 kg mass by 1 m in ______ second.

    <p>one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a body is pivoted, the point about which it turns is referred to as the axis of ______.

    <p>rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The force of gravity acting on a body is commonly referred to as its ______.

    <p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The turning effect of a force on a pivoted body is influenced by the point of ______ where the force is applied.

    <p>application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a force is applied to a stationary body, it begins to move in a ______ line in the direction of the force.

    <p>straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relationship between kilograms force and newtons can be summarized as: 1 ______ = 10 N.

    <p>kgf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The turning effect of a force on a body depends on the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance from the ______.

    <p>pivoted point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to open a door, a force is applied at the handle, which is located at the maximum distance from the ______.

    <p>hinges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The moment of force, also known as ______, is the product of the force's magnitude and its perpendicular distance from the pivot.

    <p>torque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The S.I. unit of moment of force is ______ multiplied by meter.

    <p>newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thrust is defined as a force applied ______ to a surface.

    <p>perpendicular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effect of thrust on a surface depends on the ______ of that surface.

    <p>area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pressure is defined as the thrust per unit ______.

    <p>area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a person stands on loose sand, the thrust acts on a ______ area, causing them to sink.

    <p>smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of pressure in the S.I. system is newton per ______.

    <p>meter squared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When hammering a nail, applying force to the ______ end increases its penetration ability.

    <p>sharp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The moment of force is calculated using the formula: Moment of force = ______ x perpendicular distance.

    <p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When lying on sand, the same thrust acts on a ______ area, resulting in less sinking.

    <p>larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thrust acting normally on a body is equal to its own ______.

    <p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thrust introduced into a surface exerts more pressure when the ______ of the area decreases.

    <p>size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of pressure is newton per ______².

    <p>metre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    1 pascal is the pressure exerted by a thrust of 1 newton on a surface of area ______ metre².

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bigger unit of pressure is ______ pascal.

    <p>kilo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    1 atm is equivalent to ______ cm of mercury column.

    <p>76</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pressure exerted by a solid acts only on the surface at its ______.

    <p>bottom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Liquid pressure increases with the height of the liquid ______.

    <p>column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atmospheric pressure acting on the drink helps it move up into the ______.

    <p>straw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thrust on unit area of the earth's surface due to air is called atmospheric ______.

    <p>pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Greater the thrust on a surface, ______ is the pressure on it.

    <p>more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a drink is sucked with a straw, the pressure in the straw ______.

    <p>decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fat boy exerts more pressure than a thin boy because of his excess ______.

    <p>weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with the increase in its ______.

    <p>density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    1 kPa is equal to ______ Pa.

    <p>1000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The weight of air creates pressure, which decreases with increasing ______.

    <p>altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water is drawn up from a well by a ______ pump because of the atmospheric pressure.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Force applied to a moving body can only slow down its speed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One newton is the force needed to increase the speed of a 1 kg mass by 1 m in one second.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The force of gravity acting on a 1 kg mass is approximately equal to 10 N.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gravity's effect on a body is the same regardless of its location on Earth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A body pivoted at a point will not turn if a force is applied at a suitable point.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The axis of rotation remains fixed when a force is applied to a pivoted object.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stationary rigid body will not move if a force is applied to it.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The relationship between kilopascal and newton varies based on the mass of the object.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The turning effect of a force on a body depends solely on the magnitude of the force applied.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A larger perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot decreases the turning effect on the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a force is applied at the midpoint between the handle and hinges of a door, less force is required compared to applying it at the handle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The S.I. unit of moment of force is newton metre (Nm).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thrust is defined as the force applied parallel to a surface.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effect of thrust increases when applied to a smaller area.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pressure is independent of the area over which thrust is applied.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The moment of force (torque) is the product of force and distance from the point of rotation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A potter's wheel is turned by applying thrust at its center.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you stand on sand, the thrust exerted on the sand is greater than when you lie down.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of pressure is defined as thrust per unit volume.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The C.G.S unit of moment of force is dyne cm.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The greater the area on which thrust acts, the larger the pressure exerted.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the same thrust is applied using a flattened end, it penetrates into a surface more easily than using a sharp end.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The unit of pressure called pascal is represented by the symbol Pa.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A kilo pascal is equivalent to 500 pascals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a drink is sucked through a straw, atmospheric pressure pushes the liquid up into the straw.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pressure exerted by a liquid at a point does not depend on the height of the liquid column above it.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blaise Pascal is known for the scientific contributions related to the measurement of pressure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atmospheric pressure is higher at higher altitudes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sharp nail penetrates more easily into a surface due to the smaller area on which the thrust acts.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pressure exerted by a solid is only felt at the bottom surface in contact with another object.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ink fills a fountain pen due to the gas pressure created inside the pen.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fat boy standing on bricks exerts less pressure than a thin boy due to increased area.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One atmosphere is equal to 76 cm of mercury column.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thrust measured in kgf can be expressed in kgf/m² to give pressure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Liquid pressure decreases with the increase in the density of the liquid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The atmospheric pressure acting on a surface is a result of the weight of the air above that surface.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a force applied to a moving body?

    <p>It can change the speed, direction, or both of the body's motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a force applied to a stationary object not result in motion?

    <p>If the applied force is insufficient to overcome static friction or other opposing forces, the object will not move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the force of gravity on a 1 kg mass defined in terms of kgf and N?

    <p>The force of gravity on a 1 kg mass is defined as 1 kgf or approximately 10 N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the axis of rotation when a force is applied to a pivoted object?

    <p>The axis of rotation is the fixed point around which the object turns when a force is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of pressure, how does the surface area affect the impact of a thrust?

    <p>Increasing the surface area while keeping thrust constant decreases the pressure exerted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical change occurs to a non-rigid body when a force is applied?

    <p>A non-rigid body can change its size or shape when a force is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of friction in the context of force and motion?

    <p>Friction opposes the motion of an object and must be overcome by applied force for movement to occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a force is applied at a distant point from the pivot of a rigid body?

    <p>The turning effect or moment of force increases, making it easier to rotate the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the perpendicular distance and the force required to turn a body?

    <p>A larger perpendicular distance reduces the force needed to turn a body, as the turning effect is greater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When applying force to open a door, where should the force be applied for maximum efficiency?

    <p>The force should be applied at the handle, which is at the maximum distance from the hinges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the moment of force (torque)?

    <p>The moment of force is calculated as Moment = Force x Perpendicular Distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increasing the magnitude of force affect the turning effect on a body?

    <p>Increasing the magnitude of the force increases the turning effect on the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What units are used to express the moment of force (torque)?

    <p>The S.I. unit of moment of force is newton-meter (Nm).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does thrust have when acting on different surface areas?

    <p>Thrust has a larger effect on smaller areas and a lesser effect on larger areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define pressure in the context of thrust and area.

    <p>Pressure is defined as Thrust per unit Area, or P = F/A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example of the hand flour grinder, what role does the handle play?

    <p>The handle allows for the application of a small force at a large distance from the pivot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the thrust exerted by standing on loose sand differ from lying down?

    <p>Standing exerts thrust on a smaller area, leading to greater sinking compared to lying down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the moment of force relate to the pivot point in rotation?

    <p>The moment of force causes a body to rotate about the pivot point when the force is applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from applying a force at the mid-point between a handle and hinge of a door?

    <p>More force will be required to open the door since the perpendicular distance is reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thrust applied normally on a surface?

    <p>It creates pressure, distributed over the area of the surface contacted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the effect of thrust when hammering a nail with its sharp end versus its flat end?

    <p>The sharp end penetrates more easily due to a higher pressure effect from the thrust.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the moment of force not expressed as joules?

    <p>The moment of force is specific to rotational effects and is uniquely measured in newton-meters (Nm).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between newtons and pascals in terms of pressure?

    <p>1 pascal equals 1 newton per square meter, or 1 Pa = 1 N/m².</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the area of a surface influence the pressure exerted on it?

    <p>Pressure increases as the area decreases for a constant thrust, causing more force to act on a smaller area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to liquid pressure as the height of the liquid column increases?

    <p>Liquid pressure increases with the height of the liquid column above the point being measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does atmospheric pressure depend on?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure depends on the weight of the air above a given surface area and decreases with altitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the density of a liquid affect its pressure?

    <p>Greater density increases the pressure exerted by the liquid at a point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the unit atmosphere (atm) in understanding pressure?

    <p>1 atmosphere is the average pressure at sea level, equal to 1.013 x 10^5 pascals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how the pressure exerted by a fat boy differs from that of a thin boy standing on the same surface.

    <p>The fat boy exerts more pressure due to his greater weight acting on the same area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does atmospheric pressure contribute to the functioning of a straw when sucking a drink?

    <p>Sucking a drink decreases air pressure in the straw, allowing atmospheric pressure to push the drink up into the straw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on a liquid's ability to be drawn up by a pump?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure exerts a force that helps lift the liquid upward through the pump.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the difference in pressure exertion when hammering a nail with its flattened end versus its sharp end.

    <p>Hammering with the sharp end exerts greater pressure because the same thrust is concentrated on a smaller area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure decreases as one moves to higher altitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the two main factors that influence pressure on a surface.

    <p>The two main factors are the area of the surface and the magnitude of thrust acting on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can liquids exert pressure in multiple directions?

    <p>Liquids exert pressure not only downward at the bottom but also sideways and in all directions due to their fluid nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard atmospheric pressure and its equivalent in mercury columns?

    <p>The standard atmospheric pressure is 76 cm of mercury column, equivalent to 1 atm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how the application of force affects both the speed and direction of a moving body.

    <p>A force applied to a moving body can change its speed, either increasing or decreasing it, and can also alter its direction of motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the significance of the definitions of newton and kgf in real-world applications.

    <p>A newton quantifies force in terms of its effect on a 1 kg mass, while kgf provides a contextual understanding of gravity's pull on a mass, useful in various practical scenarios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Illustrate the turning effect of force using a door as an example.

    <p>When a force is applied to the handle of a door, it creates a turning effect about the hinges, allowing the door to rotate open or closed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analyze the conditions under which a stationary object will remain unchanged despite the application of force.

    <p>If the applied force is equal and opposite to the existing forces acting on the object, it will remain stationary despite the application of force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the implications of applying force to non-rigid bodies compared to rigid bodies.

    <p>Applying force to non-rigid bodies can alter their shape or size, whereas rigid bodies will move or rotate without deforming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evaluate the role of the axis of rotation in understanding the movement of pivoted objects when force is applied.

    <p>The axis of rotation determines the pivot point around which a body turns, influencing the effectiveness and direction of the force applied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how the distance from a pivot point affects the turning effect of a force.

    <p>The further the distance from the pivot point at which a force is applied, the greater the turning effect or torque produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compare the force of gravity acting on two different masses and explain its significance in force measurement.

    <p>The force of gravity acting on mass, such as 1 kg, is constant but produces different weight values at various places on Earth, affecting how we measure forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent of 1 pascal in terms of newton and area?

    <p>1 pascal equals 1 newton per square meter, or 1 Pa = 1 N/(m^2).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does atmospheric pressure vary with altitude?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two factors that influence the pressure exerted on a surface?

    <p>Pressure depends on the area of the surface and the magnitude of the thrust acting on it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the height of a liquid column and the pressure it exerts?

    <p>Liquid pressure increases with the height of the liquid column.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a sharp nail penetrate better than a flattened nail?

    <p>A sharp nail has a smaller area to apply the same thrust, resulting in greater pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure atmospheric pressure, and what is its equivalent in pascals?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure is measured in atmospheres (atm), and 1 atm is equal to 1.013 x 10^5 Pa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of pressure exerted by liquids, how does density factor in?

    <p>Liquid pressure increases with the increase in density of the liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to atmospheric pressure when a drink is sucked through a straw?

    <p>The air pressure in the straw decreases, causing atmospheric pressure to push the drink up into it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pressure exerted by a solid on a surface compared to that of a liquid?

    <p>A solid exerts pressure only downward, while a liquid exerts pressure in all directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would the thrust exerted by a heavier person compare to that of a lighter person on the same surface?

    <p>The heavier person exerts more thrust, resulting in higher pressure on the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit of pressure is larger than the pascal, and how is it defined?

    <p>The kilopascal (kPa) is larger and is defined as 1 kPa = 1000 Pa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does lying down on loose sand result in less sinking compared to standing?

    <p>Lying down spreads the same thrust over a larger area, reducing pressure on the sand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a gas on atmospheric pressure?

    <p>Gases exert pressure due to their weight, contributing to overall atmospheric pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain how the pressure exerted by a liquid changes when the height of the liquid column is altered.

    <p>Increasing the height of the liquid column increases the pressure exerted at a point within the liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the magnitude of force play in the turning effect on a body?

    <p>A larger magnitude of force increases the turning effect on a body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the position of a handle affect the ease of opening a door?

    <p>A handle positioned farther from the hinges requires less force to open the door.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the perpendicular distance in calculating torque?

    <p>The perpendicular distance determines how effectively a force can produce a turning moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain why a circular stone in a hand grinder is designed with a handle at its rim.

    <p>The handle at the rim maximizes torque, allowing a smaller force to turn the stone easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the minimum force required to turn a body if the pivot distance is halved?

    <p>The minimum force required increases if the pivot distance is halved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe how the area of application affects the effect of thrust.

    <p>A smaller area of application increases the effect of thrust, leading to greater pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between thrust and pressure?

    <p>Pressure is defined as thrust per unit area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the moment of force relate to its application in real-world examples?

    <p>The moment of force is crucial in applications like opening doors, where leverage is optimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the unit of moment of force expressed in newton meters (Nm)?

    <p>The unit Nm reflects the product of force (in newtons) and distance (in meters).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does reducing the area of thrust have when driving a nail into wood?

    <p>Reducing the area of thrust by using a sharp nail allows it to penetrate the wood more easily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the capability of a force to produce a turning effect around a pivot?

    <p>The turning capability, or torque, is defined by the product of force and perpendicular distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thrust act on a body resting on a surface?

    <p>A body resting exerts thrust equal to its weight on the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would a larger perpendicular force distance be less beneficial?

    <p>Increasing distance beyond the point of effective force application can lead to reduced control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does atmospheric pressure have as altitude increases?

    <p>Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Force

    • A force causes movement or change in size or shape of a body.
    • It's a push or pull that can affect a stationary or moving body.
    • A force can change the speed, direction, or both of a moving body.
    • A force can also change the shape or size of a non-rigid body.

    Unit of Force

    • The SI unit of force is the newton (N).
    • 1 newton is the force that increases the speed of a 1kg body by 1 m/s in one second.
    • The weight of a body is the force of gravity acting on it.
    • The force of gravity (or weight) varies depending on location on Earth.
    • 1 kgf (kilogram force) is the force of gravity on a 1 kg mass at a specific location and is approximately equal to 10 N.

    Turning Effect of a Force

    • A force applied to a pivoted body causes it to rotate.
    • The axis of rotation is the vertical line passing through the pivot point.

    Factors Affecting the Turning Effect of a Force:

    • The magnitude of the force: Larger force, greater turning effect.
    • The perpendicular distance from the pivot point: Larger distance, greater turning effect.

    Examples of the Turning Effect of a Force:

    • Opening a door: Applying force to the handle, which is far from the hinges, produces a turning effect.
    • Rotating a hand flour grinder: The handle is positioned at the rim for easier rotation.
    • Potter's wheel: The stick on the rim of the wheel allows for efficient turning.

    Moment of Force (Torque)

    • The turning effect of a force is called the moment of force or torque.
    • It's calculated by multiplying the force by the perpendicular distance from the pivot point.
    • Unit of moment of force: newton-meter (Nm), not joule (J).
    • Other units: kgf m and gf cm.

    Thrust

    • A force acting perpendicularly on a surface is called thrust.
    • A body exerts a thrust equal to its weight on the surface it rests on.
    • The unit of thrust is the same as the unit of force (kgf, gf, N).

    Effect of Thrust

    • The effect of a thrust depends on the area it acts upon.
    • Smaller area, larger effect; larger area, smaller effect.
    • Examples:
      • Standing on loose sand vs. lying on sand.
      • Hammering a nail with a flattened end vs. a sharp end.

    Pressure

    • The effect of thrust is expressed as pressure.
    • Pressure is the thrust acting per unit area.
    • Pressure = Thrust / Area.
    • Unit of pressure: Pascal (Pa), which is equal to 1 N/m².
    • Other units: kPa, kgf/cm², atm.

    Factors Affecting Pressure

    • Area of the surface: Smaller area, higher pressure.
    • Magnitude of the thrust: Greater thrust, higher pressure.

    Examples of Pressure

    • Standing vs. lying on sand: Pressure is higher when standing due to smaller area.
    • Hammering a nail: Sharp end provides higher pressure due to smaller area.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure in all directions due to their weight.
    • Factors affecting liquid pressure:
      • Height of the liquid column: Pressure increases with height.
      • Density of the liquid: Pressure increases with density.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The weight of air in the atmosphere exerts a pressure on the Earth's surface.
    • Atmospheric pressure is measured in units of atmosphere (atm), cm of mercury column, or Pa.
    • Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level: 1 atm (76 cm Hg) = 1.013 x 10^5 Pa.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude.

    Examples of Atmospheric Pressure

    • Drinking with a straw: Atmospheric pressure pushes the drink up the straw.
    • Blowing up a balloon: Air pressure inside causes the ballon to bulge.
    • Filling a fountain pen: Atmospheric pressure helps ink fill the pen.
    • Water pump: Atmospheric pressure helps draw water from a well.

    Force

    • Force is a push or pull that can cause a change in motion, size, or shape.
    • A force applied to a stationary object can start it moving.
    • A force applied to a moving object can change its speed, direction, or both.
    • The unit of force is the newton (N).
    • One newton is the force required to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s² in the direction of motion.
    • The force of gravity acting on an object is its weight.
    • Weight is different at different locations on Earth.
    • 1 kgf (kilogram force) is equal to 10 N (nearly).

    Turning Effect of a Force

    • A force applied to a pivoted object causes it to rotate around the pivot point.
    • This turning effect is called a moment of force or torque.
    • The moment of force depends on the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance from the pivot point to the force's line of action.

    Moment of Force (Torque)

    • Moment of force is calculated by multiplying the force by the perpendicular distance from the pivot point.
    • The unit of moment of force is the newton-meter (Nm).
    • 1 Nm is equal to 107 dyne cm.
    • 1 kgf m is equal to 9.8 Nm.

    Thrust

    • Thrust is a force acting perpendicular to a surface.
    • The unit of thrust is the same as the unit of force.
    • A body resting on a surface exerts a thrust equal to its weight.

    Pressure

    • Pressure is the force per unit area.
    • Pressure is calculated by dividing the force by the area it acts upon.
    • The unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa).
    • 1 Pa is equal to 1 N/m².
    • Pressure increases as the force increases.
    • Pressure decreases as the area increases.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure on surfaces and in all directions.
    • Liquid pressure increases with the height of the liquid column.
    • Liquid pressure increases with the density of the liquid.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The weight of the air in the atmosphere exerts pressure on the Earth's surface.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
    • Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 76 cm of mercury, equal to 1 atm or 1.013 x 10⁵ Pa.

    Force

    • Force is a push or pull that causes movement, change in size, or change in shape.
    • A force applied to a stationary object can cause it to move.
    • A force applied to a moving object can change its speed or direction.

    Unit of Force

    • The SI unit of force is the newton (N).
    • 1 newton is the force needed to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s².
    • The force of gravity on a 1 kg mass is called 1 kgf (kilogram force), which is approximately equal to 10 N.

    Turning Effect of a Force (Moment of Force)

    • A force applied at a distance from a pivot point can cause a body to rotate.
    • This turning effect depends on the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance from the pivot point.
    • The moment of force (torque) is the product of the force and the perpendicular distance.
    • The SI unit of moment of force is newton-meter (Nm).

    Thrust and Pressure

    • Thrust is the force acting perpendicular to a surface.
    • Pressure is the thrust per unit area.
    • Units of pressure include pascal (Pa), kgf/cm², and atmosphere (atm).
    • Pressure increases with increasing thrust and decreases with increasing area.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure in all directions due to their weight.
    • Liquid pressure increases with increasing depth and density.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The Earth is surrounded by the atmosphere, a layer of air.
    • The weight of this air exerts a pressure called atmospheric pressure.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude.
    • At sea level, standard atmospheric pressure is approximately 1 atm, which is equivalent to 76 cm of mercury or 1.013 x 10⁵ Pa.

    Force

    • A force is a push or pull that can cause movement, change in size, or change in shape of an object.
    • A force applied to a stationary object causes motion.
    • A force applied to a moving object can change its speed or direction.
    • The S.I. unit of force is the newton (N).
    • One newton is the force that increases the speed of a 1 kg object by 1 m/s in one second.

    Weight

    • The force of attraction exerted by the Earth on a body is called the weight of the body or the force of gravity.
    • The weight of a body varies at different places on the Earth.
    • At a place, the force of gravity on a body of mass 1 kg is called 1 kgf or 10 N.
    • In other words, 1 N is the force of gravity at a place on 0-1 kg (100 g) mass.
    • 1 kgf = 10 N.

    Turning Effect of a Force

    • A force applied on a stationary body, free to move, will move the body in a straight line in the direction of force
    • A force applied to a pivoted body (fixed at a point of rotation) will cause the body to turn around the pivot.
    • The axis of rotation is the vertical axis around which the body turns.
    • There are two factors that affect the force's turning effect:
      • The magnitude of the force. A larger force means a bigger turning effect.
      • The perpendicular distance between the force and the pivot. A greater perpendicular distance means a stronger turning effect.

    Moment of Force (Torque)

    • The turning effect of a force is called the moment of force or torque.
    • It's calculated by multiplying the force by the perpendicular distance of the force from the pivot point.
    • The S.I. unit for moment of force is newton-metre (Nm).
    • 1 N m = 105 dyne x 102 cm = 107 dyne cm
    • 1 kgf m=9-8 Nm, 1 gf cm = 980 dyne cm

    Thrust

    • Thrust is a force applied perpendicular to a surface.
    • A body placed on a surface exerts a thrust equal to its weight.
    • The S.I. unit of thrust is the newton (N).
    • 1 kgf = 1000 gf = 10 N

    Pressure

    • Pressure is defined as the thrust per unit area.
    • The unit of pressure is N/m^2 (pascal).
    • Pressure is expressed in terms of the effect of thrust.
    • Pressure is higher when the same thrust acts upon a smaller area, and lower when the same thrust acts upon a larger area.
    • Larger thrust on a surface produces higher pressure.
    • Smaller thrust on a surface produces lower pressure.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure not only on the bottom of the container but also sideways, in all directions.
    • There are two factors affecting liquid pressure:
      • Height of the liquid column. Pressure increases with the height of the column.
      • Density of the liquid. Pressure increases with the density of the liquid.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The envelope of air surrounding Earth is called the atmosphere.
    • Air has weight and exerts pressure on the Earth's surface.
    • The standard value of atmospheric pressure at sea level is 76 cm of mercury, 760 mm of mercury, 1 atm, or 1.013 x 10^5 Pa.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in altitude (as you go higher into the atmosphere).

    Force

    • A push or pull that can cause movement, change in size, or change in shape
    • Can speed up, slow down, or change the direction of a moving object.
    • Not fruitful if it doesn't cause movement, change in size, or shape.

    Unit of Force

    • The SI unit of force is the Newton (N).
    • 1 Newton is the force that increases the speed of a 1 kg object by 1 m/s in one second.
    • The force of gravity on a body is called its weight.
    • 1 kgf (kilogram force) is the force of gravity on a 1 kg mass.
    • 1 kgf = 10 N (approximately)

    Turning Effect of a Force

    • When a force acts on a pivoted object, it rotates around the pivot point.
    • This rotational effect is called the turning effect.
    • The axis of rotation is the vertical line passing through the pivot point.

    Factors affecting the turning effect of force

    • Magnitude of the force: Greater force, greater turning effect.
    • Perpendicular distance from the pivot point: Greater distance, greater turning effect

    Examples of turning effect

    • Opening a door: The handle is placed far from the hinges to make it easier to turn.
    • Flour grinder: The handle is placed near the rim to make it easier to rotate.
    • Potter's wheel: Turning the wheel by a stick at the rim helps to rotate it.

    Moment of Force (Torque)

    • Moment of force is the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the pivot point.
    • This is also called torque.
    • Moment of force = Force x perpendicular distance.
    • SI Unit: Newton-meter (Nm)

    Thrust

    • Force acting normal (perpendicular) to a surface.
    • Unit: Kilogram force (kgf), gram force (gf), or Newton (N).

    Effect of Thrust

    • The effect of thrust depends on the area on which it acts.
    • Smaller area: Greater effect.
    • Larger area: Smaller effect.
    • Examples: Standing on sand vs. lying on sand; hammering a nail with its flat end vs. its sharp end.

    Pressure

    • Thrust per unit area.
    • Pressure = Thrust / Area.
    • SI unit: Pascal (Pa).
    • 1 Pascal = 1 N/m².

    Factors affecting Pressure

    • Area of surface: Smaller area, greater pressure. Larger area, smaller pressure.
    • Magnitude of thrust: Greater thrust, greater pressure. Smaller thrust, smaller pressure.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure in all directions: bottom, sides, and top.

    Factors affecting Liquid Pressure

    • Height of liquid column: Greater height, greater pressure.
    • Density of liquid: Greater density, greater pressure.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The weight of the air around the Earth exerts a thrust on the surface.
    • This pressure is called atmospheric pressure.
    • Standard value (sea level): 76 cm of mercury, 760 mm of mercury, 1 atm, or 1.013 x 10^5 Pa.
    • Decreases with altitude.

    Examples of atmospheric pressure

    • Drinking with a straw
    • Blowing up a balloon
    • Ink filling a fountain pen
    • Drawing water from a well using a water pump

    Force

    • A force is a push or pull that can cause a stationary body to move, alter the speed or direction of a moving body, or change the shape or size of a non-rigid body.
    • The SI unit of force is the newton (N).
    • One newton is the force that, when applied to a 1 kg body moving in the direction of the force, increases its speed by 1 m/s every second.

    Weight

    • The force of attraction exerted by the Earth on a body is called the weight of the body or the force of gravity.
    • The force of gravity on a body is different at different places on Earth.
    • At a particular location, the force of gravity on a 1 kg mass is called 1 kgf (kilogram force) or 10 N.
    • 1 N is the force of gravity acting on a 0.1 kg mass.

    Turning Effect of Force

    • A force applied to a rigid body pivoted at a point (axis of rotation) can cause the body to turn around that point.
    • This turning effect depends on the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the force from the pivoted point.

    Moment of Force (Torque)

    • The moment of force is the product of the force and the perpendicular distance from the point of rotation (also known as torque).
    • Unit of moment of force: N x m (Newton x meter).
    • Larger the perpendicular distance, less force is required to turn the body, and vice versa.

    Thrust

    • Thrust is a force applied perpendicular to a surface.
    • A body placed on a surface exerts a thrust equal to its weight.
    • Unit of thrust is the same as that of force (kgf, gf, or N).

    Pressure

    • Pressure is defined as the thrust per unit area.
    • Formula: Pressure (P) = Thrust (F) / Area (A)
    • Unit of pressure: Pascal (Pa) = N/m²
    • 1 Pa is the pressure exerted by 1 N of thrust on a surface of 1 m².

    Factors Affecting Pressure

    • Area of Surface: Smaller the area, larger the pressure for the same thrust.
    • Magnitude of Thrust: Larger the thrust, larger the pressure for the same area.

    Liquid Pressure

    • Liquids exert pressure in all directions, not just downwards.
    • Pressure at a point in a liquid depends on:
      • Height of the liquid column: Pressure increases with height.
      • Density of the liquid: Pressure increases with density.

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • Air has weight and exerts a pressure called atmospheric pressure.
    • Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level: 76 cm of mercury column, 1 atm, or 1.013 x 10^5 Pa.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.

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