Exploring Forces
Class 8 · Science · 10 Questions
Match items in Column A with the items in Column B.
State whether the following statements are True or False.
Two balloons rubbed with a woollen cloth are brought near each other. What would happen and why?
When you drop a coin in a glass of water, it sinks, but when you place a bigger wooden block in water, it floats. Explain.
If a ball is thrown upwards, it slows down, stops momentarily, and then falls back to the ground. Name the forces acting on the ball and specify their directions.
Why do we sometimes slip on smooth surfaces like ice or polished floors? Explain.
Is any force being applied to an object in a non-uniform motion?
The weight of an object on the Moon becomes one-sixth of its weight on the Earth. What causes this change? Does the mass of the object also become one-sixth of its mass on the Earth?
Imagine a scenario where the gravity disappears. Develop a story. Create a cartoon strip to present your story.
Organise a discussion in your class on the topic: Friction—a necessity or a problem? Make a note of the discussion and state where friction is a necessity and when it is a problem.