SALMIYA INDIAN MODEL SCHOOL, KUWAIT

Academic Session: 2022-2023

Worksheet
Subject: Science Chapter-Force & Pressure
Class: VIII

Fill in the Blanks

1. To draw water from a well we have to _____________ the rope.
2. The ____________ of an object is the measure of force of gravity produced on it.
3. The force exerted by our muscles is called ______________.
4. Pressure exerted by air around us is known as ________________.
Match the Following
5. A) Force (i) Contact force
B) Pressure (ii) Measure if gravity on an object
C) Friction (iii) Force per unit area
D) Gravity (iv) Push and Pull
E) Weight (v) Action at a distance force

Short Questions
6. While sieving grains, small pieces fall down. Which force pulls them down?
7. How do fluids exert pressure?
8. A force of 100 N is applied on an area of 4 m2. Compute pressure being applied
on the area.
9. State the difference between contact force and non-contact force.
Hots

10. Why it is easier to walk on soft sand if we have flat shoes rather than shoes with
sharp heels?
11. It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain.
12. Observe the figures given below carefully.
 Volume of water in each vessel is shown above. Arrange them in order of decreasing
pressure at the base of each vessel. Explain the reason.

Assertion Reason Questions

13. ASSERTION: the motion imparted to objects was due to the action of a force.

REASON: In science, a push or a pull on an object is called a force.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct statement and reason is correct explanation
for assertion.

b) Assertion and reason both are correct statement and reason is not correct
explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement

14. ASSERTION: Fluid exerts pressure on the walls of container.

REASON: Fluids have definite shape and size.

a) Assertion and reason both are correct statement and reason is correct explanation
for assertion.

b) Assertion and reason both are correct statement and reason is not correct
explanation for assertion.

c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.