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Friction

A toy car released with the same initial speed will travel
farthest on
(a) muddy surface (c) cemented surface
(b) polished marble surface (d) brick surface

02/11/2024

Science

8th

Friction

To sharpen the blade of a knife by rubbing it against a surface,
which of the following will be most suitable?
(a) stone (c) wooden block
(b) plastic block (d) glass block

02/11/2024

Science

8th

Friction

Whenever the surfaces in contact tend to move or move with
respect to each other, the force of friction comes into play
(a) only if the objects are solid.
(b) only if one of the two objects is liquid.
(c) only if one of the two objects is gaseous.
(d) irrespective of whether the objects are solid, liquid or gaseous

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Force

It is much easier to burst an inflated balloon with a needle than by a finger. Explain.

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8th

Force

Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with
pointed heels while the other wears sandals with flat soles. Which
one would feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach?
Give reasons for your answer.

02/11/2024

Science

8th

Force

It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain.

02/11/2024

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8th

Force

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.

02/11/2024

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8th

Force

A man is pushing a cart down a slope. Suddenly the cart starts
moving faster and he wants to slow it down. What should he do?

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8th

Force

Fruits detached from a tree fall down due to force of gravity. We
know that a force arises due to interaction between two objects.
Name the objects interacting in this case.

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8th

Force

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.

02/11/2024

Science

8th