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Friction

Give examples to show that friction is both a friend and a foe.

05/11/2024

Science

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Tissues

If a potted plant is covered with a glass jar, water vapours appear on the wall of glass jar. Explain why?

05/11/2024

Science

9th

Tissues

Match the column (A) with the column (B)
(A) (B)
(a) Parenchyma (i) Thin walled, packing cells
(b) Photosynthesis (ii) Carbon fixation
(c) Aerenchyma (iii) Localized thickenings
(d) Collenchyma (iv) Buoyancy
(e) Permanent tissue (v) Sclerenchyma

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Science

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Friction

Explain why sliding friction is less than static friction.

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8th

Friction

Iqbal has to push a lighter box and Seema has to push a similar heavier
box on the same floor. Who will have to apply a larger force and why?

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8th

Tissues

Match the column (A) with the column (B)
(A) (B)
(a) Fluid connective tissue (i) Subcutaneous layer
(b) Filling of space inside the organs (ii) Cartilage
(c) Striated muscle (iii) Skeletal muscle
(d) Adipose tissue (iv) Areolar tissue
(e) Surface of joints (v) Blood
(f) Stratified squamous epithelium (vi) Skin

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9th

Friction

Explain why sportsmen use shoes with spikes.

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8th

Friction

You spill a bucket of soapy water on a marble floor accidently. Would it
make it easier or more difficult for you to walk on the floor? Why?

05/11/2024

Science

8th

Friction

Suppose your writing desk is tilted a little. A book kept on it starts sliding
down. Show the direction of frictional force acting on it.

05/11/2024

Science

8th

Tissues

Animals of colder regions and fishes of cold water have thicker layer of subcutaneous fat. Describe why?

05/11/2024

Science

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