PHYSICS CHAPTER END TEST - 2

I. Complete the following sentences.

1. The force of gravity always acts towards the ________ of the Earth.
2. The gravitational field strength on the Moon is ________ N/kg.
3. ________ is the force that pushes an object upwards in reaction to its weight pushing
downwards.
4. All objects fall towards the Earth at the same rate in a vacuum, proving that ________
affects the rate of falling.
5. The force that opposes the motion of one surface as it moves across another surface is
called ________.

II. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. Air resistance always increases as the speed of an object increases.

2. In a vacuum, all objects fall towards the Earth at the same rate.
3. The force of gravity on the Moon is stronger than on Earth.
4. Friction is an example of a non-contact force.
5. Centripetal force is always directed towards the center of the circle.

III. Choose the correct answer out of the four available choices given under each question.

1. Which of the following is a non-contact force?

a) Friction
b) Tension
c) Electrostatic force
d) Reaction force
2. What force is responsible for slowing down objects moving through air?
a) Tension
b) Thrust
c) Air resistance
d) Upthrust
3. Gravitational field strength decreases as you move away from a planet due to:
a) A) Increased mass
b) B) Reduced gravitational force
c) C) Weakening of the gravitational field
d) D) Increased air resistance
4. Air resistance is affected by:
a) Temperature
b) Humidity
c) Speed of the object
d) Both a and c
5. The force that pushes you up when sitting on a chair is called:
a) A) Thrust
b) B) Upthrust
c) C) Tension
d) D) Reaction

IV. Match the items in column A with the appropriate items in column B.

Column A Column B

Gravitational force Force that acts between magnets and magnetic materials.

Friction Force that attracts objects with mass towards the center of the Earth.

Upthrust Force that pushes a car or plane forward.

Thrust Force acting on an object in contact with a fluid, pushing it upward.

Tension Force acting when objects are pulled, like in a rope.

V. Answer the following questions.

1. Explain the difference between weight and mass.

2. Calculate the weight of an object with a mass of 100 kg

a) on the Earth (gravitational field strength = 9.8 N/kg).
b) on Jupiter (gravitational field strength = 23 N/kg).

3. Explain what is meant by “air resistance” and describe a situation in which air
resistance is useful.
a) Explain why a feather falls slower than a hammer on Earth.
b) What would happen if both the feather and hammer were dropped on the
Moon?

4. Explain the concept of centripetal force by providing examples of forces.

a) A student whirls a ball on a string in a horizontal circle. Describe the motion of
the ball if she lets go of the string.
b) If you fire a cannonball with enough force, can it go into orbit around the Earth?