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What is force?
In science, force is defined as a push or pull of an object.
What are the two components of force?
Force has both magnitude and direction.
How does force bring about a change in a body?
Force brings about a change in the direction or state of motion of a body.
What is a push?
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What is magnetic force?
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When an object slips off your hand, it always falls down. What pulls it down?
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If you roll a ball on a level ground, it slows down and after sometime it will come to a stop. What makes the ball stop?
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What forces acting on objects, change their state or state of motion?
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Why does the toothpaste come out when we press the tube?
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Why does the needle of a magnetic compass move when we place a bar magnet near it?
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Study Notes
Forces and Motions
- A force is a push or a pull that causes an object to change its state of motion or shape.
- A force has two components: magnitude (amount of force) and direction.
Types of Forces
- Magnetic force is a type of force that arises from the interaction of magnets or magnetic fields.
Gravity
- Gravity is a force that pulls objects towards each other, and on Earth, it pulls objects towards the ground.
- When an object slips off your hand, gravity pulls it down towards the ground.
Friction
- Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
- When a ball rolls on a level ground, friction slows it down and eventually brings it to a stop.
External Forces
- External forces acting on objects can change their state or state of motion.
- Examples of external forces include pushes, pulls, and magnetic forces.
Everyday Applications
- When we press a toothpaste tube, the force applied makes the toothpaste come out.
- When we place a bar magnet near a magnetic compass, the magnetic force makes the needle move.
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Description
Test your knowledge on force and pressure with this MCQ quiz! Covering topics such as the definition of force, its interaction with objects, and more, this quiz is a great way to review and reinforce your understanding of Chapter 11 (renumbered as Chapter 8) in the CBSE Class 8 Science syllabus.
