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The document contains a series of physics questions related to the topic of pressure, including calculations of thrust, pressure exerted by objects, and the effects of surface area on pressure. It also includes conceptual questions about the design of bags, cutting tools, and the experience of walking on different surfaces. The questions are aimed at Grade 8 students and cover both practical applications and theoretical understanding of pressure in various contexts.

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Pressure

The document contains a series of physics questions related to the topic of pressure, including calculations of thrust, pressure exerted by objects, and the effects of surface area on pressure. It also includes conceptual questions about the design of bags, cutting tools, and the experience of walking on different surfaces. The questions are aimed at Grade 8 students and cover both practical applications and theoretical understanding of pressure in various contexts.

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Subject: Physics Student Name: ____________ Class:

Grade 8
Topic: Pressure Date:
19/Oct/2021

Q1. A force of 1200 N acts on the surface of area 10 cm 2 normally. What would be the thrust and pressure
on the surface?

Q2. The elephant weighs 20,000 N stands on one foot of area 1000 cm 2. How much pressure would it exert
on the ground?

Q3. The pressure of a gas contained in a cylinder with a movable piston is 300 Pa. The area of the piston is
0.5 m2. Calculate the force that is exerted on the piston.

Q4. A swimming pool of width 9.0 m and length 24.0 m is filled with water to a depth of 3.0 m. Calculate
pressure on the bottom of the pool due to the water.

Q5. The base of a container measures 15 cm X 20 cm. It is placed on a table top. If the weight of the
container is 60N, what is the pressure exerted by the container on the table top?

Q6. Why shoulder bags are provided with broad straps and not thin straps

Q7. Why the tools meant for cutting and piercing always have sharp edges?

Q8. Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with pointed heels while the other wears
sandals with flat soles. Which one would feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach? Give
reasons for your answer.

Q9. Two persons are applying forces on two opposite sides of a moving cart. The cart still moves with the
same speed in the same direction. What do you infer about the magnitudes and direction of the forces
applied

Q10. Why do deep-sea divers have to wear special suits before going for diving at the depths?

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