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Science - L-11 Force and Pressure Worksheet (VIII)

This worksheet for Class VIII Science focuses on the chapter 'Force and Pressure' and includes definitions, fill-in-the-blank questions, true or false statements, one-word answers, and descriptive questions. It covers various concepts such as barometers, manometers, unbalanced forces, and the effects of force and pressure. The questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the principles of force and pressure in practical scenarios.

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Science - L-11 Force and Pressure Worksheet (VIII)

This worksheet for Class VIII Science focuses on the chapter 'Force and Pressure' and includes definitions, fill-in-the-blank questions, true or false statements, one-word answers, and descriptive questions. It covers various concepts such as barometers, manometers, unbalanced forces, and the effects of force and pressure. The questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the principles of force and pressure in practical scenarios.

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St. Andrews Scots Sr. Sec.

School
9th Avenue, I.P. Extension, Patparganj, Delhi – 110092
Session: 2023-2024 - Worksheet

Class: VIII Subject: Science Chapter: Force and Pressure

Q.1. Define these terms:


a) Barometer
b) Manometer
c) Unbalanced forces
Q.2.Fill in the blanks:
a) The body at rest is called ___________ body.
b) The strength of a force is usually expressed by its ___________.
c) ___________ force is the force resulting due to the action of muscles.

d) Force of friction is an example of ___________ force.


e) We apply force on ___________ while walking.

Q.3.State whether the given statements are true or false.

a) Force applied on an object in opposite directions add to one another.


b) Pressure does not depend on area of contact.
c) Muscular force is also known as contact force.
d) Pascal is the unit of force.
e) To move an object faster it has to be pushed or pulled repeatedly.

Q.4. Answer in one word:


a) What is the name of the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?
b) Name the force exerted on a ball of dough to make a flat chapati.
c) What kind of force is an electrostatic force?
d) What is a pull or a push acting on a body called?
e) What is the SI unit of pressure?
Q.5. Answer the following questions:

a) Why are iron rails of railway track fixed over wide wooden or concrete sleepers?
b) Why is a person’s weight on Jupiter three times more than that on the earth?
c) Explain why water comes out slowly from an upstairs’ tap than from a similar tap
downwards.
d) In a bullock-cart, each of the two bullocks pull with a force of 1500 N. Find the resultant
force.
e) A rocket has been fired upwards to launch a satellite in its orbit. Name two forces acting
on the rocket immediately after leaving the launch pad.

f) Ramesh’s mother emptied a polypack of pulses into a container, some of the pulse grains
got stuck to the polythene and did not fall in the container. Give reason.

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