Physics Test

Force and Pressure

Marks-30 time -1 Hr
1. What is force? What is kgf? 2
2. What is moment of force? Write the factors affecting the turning effects of force. 3
3. Write the relation of unit of moment of force in SI system to CGS system. 1
4. How will you balance a heavy child to a lighter child in a see-saw? 2
5. Out of long handle and short handle wrench which one is more effective to do work? Explain 2
6. Two forces each of 2 N act vertically upwards and downwards respectively on two ends of a
uniform rod of 1 m freely pivoted at the centre. Draw diagram of the arrangement and
determine the resultant moment of force about the mid point of the
rod. 3 Or
On a see-saw, two children of masses 30 kg and 50 kg are sitting on one side at a distance 2 m
and 2.5 m respectively from mid point. Where should a man of mass 74 kg sit to balance it.
7. Which of the following appliance works on the principle of moments: a) Spring balance b) beam
balance c) pendulum clock d) balance wheel 1
8. In order to rotate a body, we need to apply: a) a large force at any point on the body b) a small
force but exactly at its centre of gravity c) two force at the two ends but in the same direction d) two
equal forces at the two ends but in opposite direction. 1
9. Which is/are not correct: a) molecules of fluids are always in random motion as per kinetic
theory of matter. B) when a force acts on small area, the effect of force will be less c) the perpendicular
force acting on the surface is called thrust d) the pressure on a surface depends on the direction in
which the force is applied on the surface. 1
10. We take three bricks 1 one place horizontally on sand where broader end remain in contact, 2
st nd

brick is placed vertically with narrow end remain in contact with sand, 3 brick hold inclined over the
rd

sand. Now, in which case depression will be less and more? 2

11. What is suction mechanism? State the characteristics of liquid pressure. 2+3
12. What will happen if a deep see fish taken out of water? explain 2
13. Why in winter water supply pipes are burst in winter prevailing countries? 2
14. Barometer was invented by_________________ 1
15. ________________ barometer contain no liquid 1
16. Cutting instruments are provided with sharp edges to generate a large_________1