Therefore, 

\bot distance = 1m
Moment of force = 2.0 Nm

Moment of force = Force \times \bot distance

2.0 Nm = 25 \times \bot distance
2.0 Nm = F \times 1 m
F=2N

Q5) A normal force of 200N acts on an area of 0.02m^2 . Find the pressure in
pascal.

Answer:
Solution:

Pressure = Force/Area

= 200N/0.02 m^2

= 10000 N/m^2 or 10000 Pascal

Q6) Find the thrust required to exert a pressure of 50000 pascals on an area of
0.05m^2 ?

Answer:
Solution:

Pressure = Force/Area
Force = Pressure \times Area

F = 50000 \times 0.05 = 2,500 Newton

Q7) Find the area of a body which experiences a pressure of 50000 Pa by a thrust
of 100 N?

Answer:
Solution:

Pressure = 50000 Pa

Force = 100 N

Pressure = Force/Area

50000 Pa = 100 N / Area

Area = 100/50000

Area = 2/1000 = 2\times10^{-3}\ m^2

Q8) Calculate the pressure in pascal exerted by a force of 300N acting normally
on an area of 30cm^2

Answer:
Solution:

F = 300N

A = 30cm^2

= \frac{30}{100\times100}m^2

= 30\times10^{-4}\ m^2

P = Force/Area

= \frac{300\times100\times100}{30}

= 100000 = 10^5 Pa

Q9) How much thrust will be required to exert a pressure of 20,000 Pa on an

area of 1cm^2.
Answer:
Solution:

Pressure = 20,000 Pa

Area = 1cm^2 = 10^{-4}\ m^2

Force = 20000\times10^{-4}

= 2 Newton

Q10) The base of a container measures 15 cm \times^{ } 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?

Answer:
Solution:

Area of the base of container = 15 cm \times^{ } 20 cm

=\frac{15}{100}m\ \times\frac{20}{100}m

= \frac{300}{1000}m^2

Force = weight = 60 N

Pressure = Force/Area

P = \frac{60\times10000}{300} = 2000 Pa

Q11) Calculate the pressure extended on a surface of 0.5m^2 by a thrust of 100

kgf.

Answer:
Solution:

P=?

Thrust = 100 kgf = 100 \times 10 N = 1000 N A = 0.5 m^2

P = Force/Area = \frac{1000}{0.5}

= 2000 Pa
Q12) A boy weighing 60 kgf stands on a platform of dimensions 2.5 cm \times 0.5
cm. What pressure in pascal does he exert?

Answer:
Solution:

Force = Weight = 60kgf

= 60\times10 = 600N

Area = 2.5 cm \times 0.5 cm

A = \frac{2.5}{100}m\times\frac{0.5}{100}m\ =\ \frac{25}{1000}\times\frac{5}{1000}=\
frac{1}{8000}m^2

Pressure = Force/Area

P = 600\ N\ \div\frac{1}{8000}m^2

P = \frac{600\times8000}{1}

P = 4800000 Pa = 4.8 \times 10^6 Pa

Q13) Figure shows a brick of weight 2kgf and dimensions 20 cm \times 10 cm \
times 5 cm placed in three different positions on the ground. Find the pressure
exerted by the brick in each case.
Solution:

Weight of bricks = F = 2kgf

Area of base = 20 cm \times 10 cm = 200 cm^2

Pressure = Force/Area

P = 2 kgf 200 cm^2 = 0.01 kgf cm^{-2}

(b)

Area of base = Area of top = 5 cm \times 10 cm = 50 cm^2

Pressure = Force/Area

P = 2 kgf 50 cm^2 = 0.04 kgf cm^{-2}

(C)

Area of base = Area of top = 5 cm \times 20 cm = 100 cm^2

Pressure = Force/Area

P = 2 kgf 100 cm^2 = 0.02 kgf cm^{-2}

Q1) Write true or false for each statement (a) The S.I unit of force is kg.

(b) A force always produces both the linear and turning motions.

(c) Moment of force = force perpendicular distance of force.

(d) Less force is needed when applied at a farther distance from the pivoted
point.

(e) For a given thrust,pressure is more on a surface of large area.

(f) The pressure on a surface increases with an increase in the thrust on the
surface.

(g) A man exerts same pressure on the ground whether he is standing or he is

lying.

(h) It is easier to hammer a blunt nail into a piece of wood than a sharply pointed
nail.

(i) The S.I unit of pressure is pascal.

(j) Water in a lake exerts pressure only at its bottom.

(k) A liquid exerts pressure in all directions.

(l) Gases exert pressure in all directions.

(m) The atmospheric pressure is nearly 105 pa.

(n) Higher we go, greater is the air pressure

Answer:
Solution:

(a) False

(b) False

(c) True

(d) True

(e) False

(f) True

(g) False

(h) False

(i) True

(j) False

(k) True

(l) True

(m) True

(n) False

Q4) Select the correct alternative

(a) SI. unit of moment of force is

1. N
2. N cm
3. kgfm
 4. N m

(b) To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can
be decreased by

1. applying the force at the pivoted point

2. applying the force very close to the pivoted point
3. Applying the force farthest from the pivoted point
4. none of the above

(c) The unit of thrust is

1. kgf
2. kg
3. g
4. m\ s^{-1}

(d) The unit of pressure is ...................

1. Nxm
2. kgf
3. N m^{-2}
4. kgf m^2

(e) The pressure and thrust are related as

1. pressure = thrust
2. pressure = thrust x area
3. pressure= thrust /area
4. pressure = area/thrust

(f) A body weighing 5 kgf, placed on a surface of area 0.1 m2, exerts a thrust on
the surface equal to

1. 50 kgf
2. 5kgf
3. 50 kgf m^2
4. 5 kgf m^{-2}

(g) The feet of lizards act like ..............................................................

1. moving pads
 2. drilling pads
3. Suction pads
4. none of the above

(h) Pressure exerted by a liquid is due to its ...................

1. Weight
2. Mass
3. Volume
4. Area

(i) Pressure inside a liquid increases with

1. Increase in depth
2. decrease in depth
3. decrease in density
4. none of the above

(j) The atmospheric pressure at sea level is nearly

1. 10 Pa
2. 100,000 Pa
3. 100 Pa
4. 10,000 Pa

(k) Nose bleeding may occur at a high altitude because

1. The atmospheric pressure decreases

2. the oxygen content of atmosphere decreases
3. the atmospheric pressure increases
4. there are strong air currents at the high altitude

Answer:
Solution:

(a) 4. N m

(b) 3. Applying the force farthest from the pivoted point

(c) 1. Kgf

(d) 3. N m^{-2}
(e) 3. pressure= thrust /area

(f) 2. 5kgf

(g) 3. Suction pads

(h) 1. Weight

(i) 1. Increase in depth

(j) 2. 100,000 pa

(k) 1. The atmospheric pressure decreases

Q2) Fill in the blanks: (a) 1 kgf = ____ (nearly)

(b) Moment of force = _____ x distance of force from the point of turning.

(c) In a door, a handle is provided _____ from the hinges.

(d) The unit of thrust is __\.

(e) Thrust is the ______ force acting on a surface.

(f) Pressure is the thrust acting on a surface of _____ area.

(g) The unit of pressure is _\.

(h) Pressure is reduced if ______ increases.

(i) Pressure in a liquid _____ with the depth.

(j) The atmospheric pressure on earth surface is nearly _\.

Answer:
Solution:

(a) 1 kgf = 10 N (nearly)

(b) Moment of force = Force x distance of force from the point of turning.

(c) In a door, a handle is provided farthest from the hinges.

(d) The unit of thrust is newton.

(e) Thrust is the normal force acting on a surface.

(f) Pressure is the thrust acting on a surface of unit area.

(g) The unit of pressure is pascal.

(h) Pressure is reduced if surface area increases.

(i) Pressure in a liquid increases with the depth.

(j) The atmospheric pressure on earth surface is nearly 10^5 pa.