Forces and Motion
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What are contact forces?

Contact forces are forces that come into play when two objects are in physical contact with each other.

What are non-contact forces?

Non-contact forces are forces that act on objects without any physical contact between them.

Name two examples of contact forces.

Muscular force and frictional force.

What happens when you kick a ball?

<p>The ball moves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does force affect a spring when stretched?

<p>The spring becomes longer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two effects of force on objects.

<p>Force can change the speed of a moving object and the shape of an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the resultant force (net force)?

<p>The resultant force is the sum of all forces applied on an object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the movement of an object when equal forces are applied in opposite directions?

<p>The object does not move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of force?

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

What is required for a body to be in motion?

<p>A force applied in a specific direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what balanced forces are.

<p>Balanced forces are equal forces acting on an object from all sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens when two people push a heavy object in the same direction compared to pushing alone?

<p>The object moves faster when pushed by two people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if one person pushes a table from one side and another person pushes it from the opposite side with equal force?

<p>The table will not move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a game of tug of war, if both teams pull with equal forces, what will happen to the rope?

<p>The rope will not move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of force?

<p>A pull or push acting on an object which tends to change its state of rest or motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is force denoted, and what is its SI unit?

<p>Force is denoted by the letter F, and its SI unit is newton (N).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when equal forces act on an object from opposite directions?

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

Describe the resultant force when unequal forces act in the same direction.

<p>The forces are added to get the resultant force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the resultant force when unequal forces act in opposite directions?

<p>The direction of the greater force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do you conclude when a table is easier to push with two people rather than one?

<p>It is easier because the forces add up, making the resultant force greater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might an object not move even if a force is applied?

<p>If the force applied is not enough to overcome friction or other opposing forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a cycle to start moving when someone sits on it?

<p>An interaction between the person's feet and the pedals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resultant force when a 10 N force and a 20 N force act together in the same direction?

<p>30 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the type of force that is applied when two objects are in contact.

<p>Contact force</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force can produce motion in a stationary object?

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

Which force can change the direction of a moving object?

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

Name a force that can stop a moving object.

<p>Force applied in the opposite direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the resultant force when a 10 N force and a 50 N force act together in the same direction?

<p>60 N</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two examples of non-contact forces.

<p>Gravity and magnetic force</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the force applied to the pedal of a bicycle affect its speed?

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

Why do camels have broad feet?

<p>To walk easily on sand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do nails and thumb pins have pointed tips and flat heads?

<p>To pierce surfaces easily due to large pressure on application of force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do backpacks and carry bags have broad straps?

<p>To increase the area of contact and reduce the pressure exerted on hands and shoulders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating pressure?

<p>Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do porters and construction workers place a round piece of cloth on their heads when carrying heavy loads?

<p>To increase the area of contact with the load and reduce pressure on the head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a force of 50 N is applied on an area of 25 m², what is the pressure exerted?

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

Why are the foundations of buildings and dams kept wide?

<p>To reduce the pressure exerted on the ground and prevent sinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does pressure change if you increase the force applied on a constant area?

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

Why do high heels make us feel uncomfortable while walking on the ground?

<p>They concentrate a large amount of force into a small area, increasing the pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is lateral pressure in liquids?

<p>The pressure exerted by liquids on the walls of the container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Convert an area of 500 cm² to m².

<p>0.05 m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two factors affect the pressure at a point in a liquid?

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

What is the SI unit of pressure?

<p>Pascal (Pa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given a pressure of 200 Pa and a force of 40 N, calculate the area on which the force acts.

<p>0.2 m²</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force is applied when lifting a school bag?

<p>Muscular force</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is frictional force considered a contact force?

<p>Because it arises when the surfaces of the objects are in contact with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes a bicycle to slow down and finally stop when you stop pedaling?

<p>Friction between its wheels and the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a force that can act over a distance without direct contact.

<p>Non-contact force</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the force called that a magnet exerts on some iron pins?

<p>Magnetic force</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when like poles of two magnets are brought close to each other?

<p>They repel each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are we able to walk without slipping?

<p>Because of the friction between our feet and the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of force is experienced when pushing a cart?

<p>Muscular force</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it easier to cut fruits and vegetables with a sharp knife than with a blunt one?

<p>A sharp knife has a smaller area of contact with the fruit or vegetable, causing the applied force to have a greater effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you push the sharpened end of a pencil into moist soil compared to the unsharpened end?

<p>It is much easier to push the sharpened end into the soil than the unsharpened end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the lab activity with a pencil and soil, what conclusion can be drawn regarding the effect of force?

<p>The effect of force depends on the area of contact; a smaller contact area results in a greater effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the area of contact is reduced while keeping the same force applied, what happens to the pressure?

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

How does the area of contact affect the penetration of an object, such as a pencil, into a material?

<p>A smaller area of contact allows the object to penetrate more easily into the material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the observation that the sharpened end of a pencil pushes into the soil more easily?

<p>The effect of force is greater when applied to a smaller area of contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the water flow when holes are punched at the same depth in a plastic bottle?

<p>The water comes out from all the holes with the same force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will water flow from holes punched at different depths in a plastic bottle?

<p>Water from the deepest hole comes out with greater force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do dams have thick walls at the bottom?

<p>To withstand the great lateral pressure exerted by the water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between liquid pressure and depth?

<p>Liquid pressure increases with depth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does blowing air into a balloon demonstrate gas pressure?

<p>The balloon inflates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is atmospheric pressure the highest on Earth?

<p>At sea level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does atmospheric pressure change as altitude increases?

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

Why are water supply tanks in an area constructed higher than the buildings they serve?

<p>To ensure sufficient water pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is liquid pressure?

<p>The pressure exerted by liquids on the walls of a container.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define atmospheric pressure.

<p>The pressure exerted by the weight of the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is electrostatic force?

<p>The force exerted by a charged object on another charged or uncharged object.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you demonstrate that electrostatic force is a non-contact force?

<p>By rubbing a plastic comb on dry hair and attracting tiny bits of paper with it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do like charges do when they are near each other?

<p>They repel each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do unlike charges do when they are near each other?

<p>They attract each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you show that magnetic force is a non-contact force?

<p>By bringing a bar magnet close to iron nails and observing them getting attracted from a distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gravitational force?

<p>The attractive force with which any two objects attract each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a ball thrown up in the air come back down?

<p>Because of the gravitational force exerted by the earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What force opposes the motion of a moving object?

<p>Frictional force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Forces

  • A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to change its motion or shape.
  • Forces can be either contact forces or non-contact forces.

Resultant Force (Net Force)

  • When forces are applied in the same direction, the resultant force is the sum of all the forces.
  • When forces are applied in opposite directions, the resultant force is the difference between the two forces.
  • If the two opposing forces are equal, the resultant force is zero, and the object will not move.

Direction of Force

  • The direction of force is the direction in which a force is applied on an object.
  • It is not necessary that the direction of force is the same as the direction of motion.

Calculate the Force

  • The resultant force can be calculated by adding or subtracting the forces acting on an object.

Effects of Force

  • Force can produce motion in a stationary object.
  • Force can stop a moving object.
  • Force can change the direction of a moving object.
  • Force can change the speed of a moving object.
  • Force can change the size and shape of an object.

Types of Forces

  • Contact forces: forces that come into play when objects are in physical contact with each other (e.g., muscular force, frictional force).
  • Non-contact forces: forces that do not require physical contact between objects (e.g., magnetic force, electrostatic force, gravitational force).

Muscular Force

  • Muscular force is the force produced by the muscles of our body while pushing or pulling.
  • It is a type of contact force.

Frictional Force

  • Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object.
  • It is a contact force that arises when the surfaces of the objects are in contact with each other.

Non-contact Forces

  • Magnetic force: the force exerted by a magnet on another magnet or magnetic material.
  • Electrostatic force: the force exerted by a charged object on another charged or uncharged object.
  • Gravitational force: the force that attracts two objects with mass towards each other.

Pressure

  • Pressure is the force acting on a unit area of a surface.
  • Pressure is inversely proportional to the area of contact.
  • The smaller the area of contact, the greater is the pressure exerted.

Applications of Pressure

  • A camel has broad feet to walk easily on sand.
  • Nails and thumb pins have pointed tips to pierce surfaces easily.
  • Backpacks and carry bags have broad straps to reduce pressure on hands and shoulders.

Pressure Exerted by Liquids

  • Liquids exert pressure on the base and walls of the container.
  • The pressure exerted by a liquid at any point inside it increases with the increase in depth.
  • The pressure due to a liquid is directly proportional to density.

Factors Affecting Liquid Pressure

  • Height of the liquid column
  • Density of the liquid### Gas and Liquid Pressure
  • Particles in an inflated balloon are continuously moving and exert gas pressure.
  • Pressure on the walls of a container is referred to as liquid pressure.

Atmospheric Pressure

  • The air surrounding us is a mixture of various gases that exerts atmospheric pressure.
  • Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the weight of the air.
  • It is maximum at sea level due to the enormous amount of pressure.
  • As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases.
  • Atmospheric pressure at a place depends on its altitude from sea level.
  • It balances the effect of water pressure.

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