PHYSICS X FALGUNI MISS

Marks: 20
Time: 25 min
01. FORCE
[1 A + 1 B]
(1 C – CANCEL BY COUNCIL)

1.
a. State the condition when a body is in (i) static, (ii) dynamic,
equilibrium. Give one example each of static and dynamic
equilibrium. [2]

b. [2]
i. Define the term ‘centre of gravity of a body’.
ii. What is the position of centre of gravity of a:
1. Rectangular lamina
2. Cylinder

c.
i. The adjacent diagram shows a heavy roller, with its axle at
O, which is to be raised on a pavement XY. If there is friction
between the roller and pavement, show by an arrow on the
diagram the point of application and the direction of force
to be applied. If pivoted at O, now will it go up? [1]

ii. Define moment of couple. Write its S.I. unit. [1]

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d. A body is acted upon by two forces each of magnitude F, but in

opposite directions. State the effect of the forces if: [2]
i. Both forces act at the same point of the body.
ii. The two forces act at two different points of the body at a
separation r.

e. A uniform half metre rule can be balanced at the 29.0 cm mark

when a mass 20g is hung from its one end. [2]
i. Draw a diagram of the arrangement.
ii. Find the mass of the half metre rule.

2.
a. Answer the following.
i. State the ways to change the direction of rotation of a
body. [1]
ii. It is easier to turn the steering wheel of a large diameter
than that of a small diameter. Give reason. [1]

b. [2]
i. State factor on which the position of centre of gravity of a
body depend?
ii. At which point is the centre of gravity situated in:
1. A triangular lamina
2. A circular lamina

c.
i. The diagram shows a uniform metre rule weighing 100 gf,
pivoted at its centre O. Two weights 150 gf and 250 gf hang
from the points A and B respectively of the metre rule such
that OA = 40 cm and OB = 20 cm shown. Calculate: [3.5]

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1. The total anticlockwise moment about O,

2. The total clockwise moment about O,
3. The difference of anticlockwise and clockwise
moments, and
4. The distance from O where a 100 gf weight should be
placed to balance the metre rule.

ii. A, B and C are the three forces each of smagnitude 4 N

acting in the plane of paper as shown in the figure. Point O
lies in the same plane. [2.5]

1. Which force has the least moment about O? Give

reason.
2. Total greatest moment about O? Give reason.
3. Name the forces producing (a) clockwise and (b)
anticlockwise moments.
4. What is the resultant torque about the point O?

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