Here are short questions topic-wise from Chapter 4: Turning Effects of Forces based on the given
textbook:
Topic 4.1: Like and Unlike Parallel Forces
1. What are parallel forces?
2. Define like parallel forces with an example.
3. What are unlike parallel forces? Give an example.
4. How do like and unlike parallel forces differ?
Topic 4.2: Addition of Forces
5. What is meant by the resultant force?
6. How can forces be added using the head-to-tail rule?
7. What is the significance of the vector sum in force addition?
8. How do you determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant of multiple forces?
Topic 4.3: Turning Effect of Forces
9. What is meant by the turning effect of a force?
10. How does the perpendicular distance of a force affect its turning effect?
11. Give two examples of turning effects of forces in daily life.
12. Define the axis of rotation in a rigid body.
13. Why is it easier to open a door by applying force at the handle rather than near the hinge?
Topic 4.4: Resolution of Vectors
14. What is meant by the resolution of a vector?
15. How do we resolve a force into two perpendicular components?
16. Write the formulas for the rectangular components of a force.
17. Why is the resolution of forces important in physics?
Topic 4.5: Determination of a Force from its Perpendicular Components
18. How can a force be determined from its perpendicular components?
19. What is the role of trigonometric ratios in force resolution?
20. How do we find the magnitude of the original force from its components?
Topic 4.6: Principle of Moments
21. What is meant by the moment of a force?
22. Write the mathematical expression for the moment of force.
23. State the principle of moments.
24. What is meant by the moment arm?
25. What are the units of torque?
26. Give two practical applications of the principle of moments.
Topic 4.7: Centre of Gravity and Centre of Mass
27. Define the centre of gravity of a body.
28. What is the centre of mass?
29. How can we determine the centre of gravity of an irregular lamina?
30. What is the difference between the centre of mass and the centre of gravity?
31. Can the centre of gravity be outside a body? Explain with an example.
Topic 4.8: Equilibrium
32. What is equilibrium?
33. Differentiate between static and dynamic equilibrium.
34. Give two examples of static equilibrium from daily life.
35. How does equilibrium relate to forces acting on a body?
Topic 4.9: Conditions of Equilibrium
36. What are the two conditions of equilibrium?
37. State the first condition of equilibrium mathematically.
38. What does the second condition of equilibrium state?
39. Why is it necessary to satisfy both conditions for complete equilibrium?
40. How can we apply the conditions of equilibrium in problem-solving?
Topic 4.10: States of Equilibrium
41. What are the three states of equilibrium?
42. Define stable equilibrium with an example.
43. What is unstable equilibrium? Give an example.
44. What is neutral equilibrium?
45. How does the position of the centre of gravity affect stability?
These short questions cover each topic from Chapter 4 and align with the types of questions found in
the exercise of the chapter. Let me know if you need modifications or more details.
