Force and Pressure Class 8 Science

NCERT Textbook Questions

Question 1.Give two examples each of the situations in which you push or pull to
change the state of motion of objects.
Question 2.Give two examples of situations in which applied force causes a change
in the shape of an object.
Question 3.Fill in the blanks in the following statements.
(a) To draw water from a well we have to ______ at the rope.
(b) A charged body ______ an uncharged body towards it.
(c) To move a loaded trolley we have to ______ it.
(d) The north pole of a magnet _______ the north pole of another magnet.
Question 4.An archer stretches her bow while taking aim at the target. She then
releases the arrow, which begins to move towards the target. Based on this
information fill up the gaps in the following statements using the following terms:
muscular, contact, non-contact, gravity, friction, shape, attraction
(a) To stretch the bow, the archer applies a force that causes a change in its ______
(b) The force applied by the archer to stretch the bow is an example of ______ force.
(c) The type of force responsible for a change in the state of motion of the arrow is
an example of a ______ force.
(d) While the arrow moves towards its target, the forces acting on it are due to
_______ and that due to _____ of air.
Question 5.In the following situations identify the agent exerting the force and the
object on which it acts. State the effect of the force in each case.
(a) Squeezing a piece of lemon between the fingers to extract its juice.
(b) Taking out paste from a toothpaste tube.
(c) A load suspended from a spring while its other end is on a hook fixed to a wall.
(d) An athlete making a high jump to clear the bar at a certain height.
Question 6.A blacksmith hammers a hot piece of iron while making a tool. How does
the force due to hammering affect the piece of iron?
Question 7.An inflated balloon was pressed against a wall after it has been rubbed
with a piece of synthetic cloth. It was found that the balloon sticks to the wall. What
force might be responsible for the attraction between the balloon and the wall?
Question 8.Name the forces acting on a plastic bucket containing water held above
ground level in your hand. Discuss why the forces acting on the bucket do not bring
a change in its state of motion.
Question 9.A rocket has been fired upwards to launch a satellite in its orbit. Name
the two forces acting on the rocket immediately after leaving the launching pad.
Question 10.When we press the bulb of a dropper with its nozzle kept in water, air in
the dropper is seen to escape in the form of bubbles. Once we release the pressure
on the bulb, water gets filled in the dropper. The rise of water in the dropper is due to
(a) pressure of water
(b) gravity of the earth
(c) shape of rubber bulb
(d) atmospheric pressure
1 Mark Questions and Answers
Question 1.When we press the bulb of a dropper with its nozzle kept in water, air in
the dropper seems to escape in the form of bubbles. Once we release the pressure
on the bulb, water gets filled in the dropper. The rise of water in the dropper is due to
[NCERT]

 pressure of water
 gravity of the earth.
 shape of rubber bulb.
 atmospheric pressure.

Question 2.An inflated balloon was pressed against a wall after it has been rubbed
with a piece of synthetic cloth. It was found that the balloon sticks to the wall. What
force might be responsible for the attraction between the balloon and the wall ?
[NCERT]
Question 3.Define force.
Question 4.How many objects should be present for a force to come into play ?
Question 5.Two friends A and B are applying a force of 2 newton and 4 newton on a
box in the same direction. What will be the total force applied by them ?
Question 6.In a tug of war, side A applies 10 newton force and side B applies 8
newton force. Which side will the rope move ?
Question 7.What happens to the speed of a body when a force is applied ?
Question 8.Can we change the direction of the moving object by applying a force ?
Question 9.What is meant by change in state of motion of the object ?
Question 10.Is it possible that a force changes the direction of motion but not the
speed of an object ?
Question 11.Give an example to show that force can change the shape of an object.
Question 12.What is meant by muscular force ?
Question 13.What is meant by contact force ?
Question 14.Does the force of friction also act on the objects moving in the air ?
Question 15.Is it essential for the agent applying a force on an object to be in contact

Question 16.Give one example of a force which can act from a distance.
Question 17.What is meant by force of gravitation ?
Question 18.Is the force of gravity a contact force or non-contact force ?
Question 19.Which force is responsible for the weight of objects ?
Question 20.Does the force of gravitation exist between two objects on the earth ?
Question 21.Do the gases and liquids exert pressure on the walls of the container ?
Question 22.Define atmosphere.
Question 23.Name two types of contact forces.
Question 24.Name the force due to which planets revolve around the sun.

2 Mark Questions and Answers

Question 1.Why is it comfortable to lift a school bag with broad straps than thin
straps ?
Question 2.Why do mountaineers suffer from nose bleeding at high altitudes ?
Question 3.Why is easier to hammer a sharp nail into wood than a blunt one ?
Question 4.How would pressure change if

1. area is doubled keeping force constant

2. force is doubled keeping area constant ?

Question 5.Why are caterpillar tracks used in battle tanks instead of tyres ?
Question 6.Give two examples each of situations in which you push or pull to change
the state of motion of objects. [NCERT]
Question 7.Give two examples of situations in which applied force causes a change
in the shape of an object. [NCERT]
Question 8.A blacksmith hammers a hot piece of iron while making a tool. How does
the force due to hammering affect the piece of iron ? [NCERT]
Question 9.A camel is able to move fast on sand. Why ?
Question 10.When does a force come into play ?
Question 11.If the force is applied opposite to the motion, what will happen to the
speed of the object ?
Question 12.State the two factors which describe the state of motion of an object.
Question 13.A stone is tied to a thread and moved in a circular path. Is any force
required to do this? Is there any change in speed of the stone ?
Question 14.How do the mud particles fly off the wheels of a vehicle moving on the
wet road ?
Question 15.Can muscular force be applied on an object without being directly in
contact with it ?
Question 16.Why does a boat come to rest when we stop rowing it ?
Question 17.What is meant by electrostatic force ? Is it a contact force or a non-
contact force ?
Question 18.Do we feel the effect of atmospheric pressure ? Why ?
3 Mark Questions and Answers
Question 1. Define Pressure. Write the relation between pressure force and area.
Name the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
Question 2.Why is it difficult to cut vegetables with a blunt knife ?
Question 3.Trucks intended to carry heavy loads have eight tyres instead of four
tyres. Why ?
Question 4.Give reasons for the following :

1. The skiers use flat and broad skis

2. Deep sea divers wear special suits.

Question 5.How does the medicine enter a dropper ?

Question 6.You are given rubber sucker with a hook. Can you use it for hanging
articles ? Explain how ? Give the principle involved.
Question 7.A boy throws a ball upwards, but it comes down after sometime. Why ?
Which force is acting on the ball ? What type of force is it ?
Question 8.Name the two contact forces.
 1. Why do we observe sparks coming out from a synthetic shirt when we take it
off our body ?
2. Which force pulls the iron nails towards a magnet ?

5 Mark Questions and Answers

Question 1.Fill in the blanks in the following statements : [NCERT]

1. To draw water from a well we have to ………….. at the rope.

2. A charged body ……….. an uncharged body towards it.
3. To move a loaded trolley we have to ……………. it.
4. The north pole of a magnet …………… the north pole of another magnet.

Question 2.An archer stretches her bow while taking aim at the target. She then
releases the arrow, which begins to move towards the target. Based on this
information fill up the gaps in the following tatements using the following terms.
muscular, contact, non-contact, gravity, friction, shape, attraction. [NCERT]

1. To stretch the bow, the archer applies a force that causes a change in its
………….
2. The force applied by the archer to stretch the bow is an example of …………..
force.
3. The type of force responsible for a change in the state of motion of the arrow
is an example of a ……………. force.
4. While the arrow moves towards its target, the forces acting on it are due to
and ……………… of air.

Question 3.In the following situation identify the agent exerting the force and the
object on which it acts. State the effect of the force in each case. [NCERT]
(a) Squeezing a piece of lemon between the fingers to extract its juice.
(b) Taking out paste from a toothpaste tube.
(c) A load suspended from a spring while its other end is on a hook fixed to a wall.
(d) An athlete making a high jump to clear the bar at a certain height.

Question 4.Name the forces acting on a plastic bucket containing* water held above
ground level in your hand, Discuss why the forces acting on the bucket do not bring
a change in its state of motion. [NCERT]

Question 5.

1. While constructing dams, the base is made more wide. Why ?

2. Why does blood ooze out when there is a slight cut on your body ?

Question 6.
 1. Define atmospheric pressure.
2. What happens to the atmospheric pressure on mountains ?
3. What makes a balloon stretch if it is filled with air ?

Question 7.

1. Define one atmosphere.

2. Where is the pressure greater, 10 m below the surface of sea or 20 m below ?
3. Where is pressure greatest and the least inside a bottle filled with water.

Question 8.

1. What is weight ?
2. What is the unit of weight ? .
3. Name the device used for measuring the weight of an object.
4. Can weight be taken as a measure of force ?

Question 9.
Name the type of force in the following cases.

1. Raindrops falling on the earth.

2. Holding a book on your hand.
3. Running a comb through your dry hair.
4. A bar magnet suspended freely.
5. Bullocks ploughing the field.

Question 10.
Using a manometer how can you show that the liquid pressure remains same at the
same depth?
Question 11.
What happens to the atmospheric pressure if,

1. the temperature is high.

2. the humidity in air increases.
3. metrological office; predicts fair weather
4. there is a storm. .
5. the weather is dry.

Question 12.

1. Define friction.
2. Is it a contact force or non-contact force?
 3. Why do we rub our hands in winter ?

MCQs
Question 1.
A batsman hits a cricket ball which then rolls on the level ground. After covering a
short distance the ball comes to rest. The ball stops due to
(a) magnetic force(b) frictional force(c) gravitational force(d) muscular force
Question 2.When two forces applied on an object are equal and opposite, then these
forces
(a) may move the object.(b) may stop the object.
(c) may move the object and also cause a change in its shape.
(d) do not move the object but may cause a change in its shape.
Question 3.When two unbalanced forces act on a body, in opposite directions, the
net force is equal to
(a) the sum of the individual unbalanced forces.(b) zero.
(c) difference between the two unbalanced forces and is in the direction of the larger
force.
(d) difference between the two unbalanced forces and is in the direction of smaller
force.
Question 4.Nails have pointed ends. This results in
(a) a decrease in the force exerted on them.
(b) a decrease in the effect of the force exerted on them.
(c) an increase in the force exerted on them.
(d) an increase in the effect of the force exerted on them.
Question 5.Which of the following is an example of contact force ?
(a) Magnetic force(b) Muscular force(c) Electric force(d) Gravitational force
Question 6.Fruits falling from trees is an example of
(a) gravitational force(b) muscular force(c) frictional force(d) electric force
Question 7.The unit of measuring pressure is
(a) newton(b) newton/metre(c) metre2(d) metre2/newton
Question 8.
In liquids, the pressure
(a) increases with depth(b) decreases with depth(c) remains same at all depths
(d) sometimes increases sometimes decreases
Question 9.During dry weather, rubbing a plastic scale with dry hair, attracts small
pieces of paper. This is due to
(a) gravitational force(b) electrostatic force(c) frictional force(d) muscular force
Extra Questions
Very Short Answer Questions
Question 1.What is the name of the instrument used to measure atmospheric
pressure?
Question 2.Give two examples of contact force.
Question 3.Name the force exerted on a ball of dough to make a flat chapati.
Question 4.What kind of force is an electrostatic force?
Question 5.Is the gravity a property of earth only?
Question 6.Name the force due to which every object falls on earth.
Question 7.What do you mean by pressure?
Question 8.Do liquids and gases also exert pressure?
Question 9.What are the two states of motion?

Question 10.What kind of force is friction?

Question 11.What type of force is gravitational force?
Question 12.Is it true that force acting on an object can also change its shape?
Question 13.While sieving grains, small pieces fall down. Which force pulls them
down?
Question 14.How can we change the speed and the direction of a moving body?
Question 15.What is the distance moved by an object in unit time called?
Question 16.Does force of gravity act on dust particles?
Question 17.Does the force of gravitation exist between two astronauts in space?
Question 18.What is a force?
Question 19.What is the SI unit of pressure?
Question 20.At least how many objects are needed to apply a force?
Question 21.Give one example of gravitational force.
Question 22.What is meant by atmospheric pressure?
Question 23.What do you mean by magnitude?
Question 24.What is muscular force?
Question 25.What is contact force?
Question 26.What do you mean by the term atmosphere?
Short Answer Questions
Question 1.Define pressure.
Question 2.How do fluids exert pressure?
Question 3.A force of 100 N is applied on an area of 4 m2. Compute pressure being
applied on the area.
Question 4.Which force is responsible for downward movement of a parachutes?
Will he come down with the same speed without the parachute?
Question 5.Two thermocol balls held close to each other move away from each
other. When they are released, name the force which might be responsible for this
phenomenon. Explain.
Question 6.How does an applied force changes the speed of an object?
Question 7.Name the forces acting on the car sticking to an electromagnet in a
Junkyard. Which one of them is larger?
Question 8.What is the similarity between electrostatic and magnetic forces?
Question 9.What are the effects of force on an object?
Long Answer Questions
Question 1.What is force? State the difference between contact force and non-
contact force.
Question 2.Define the different types of forces.
Question 3.Why it is easier to walk on soft sand if we have flat shoes rather than
shoes with sharp heels (or pencil heels)?
Question 4.What is pressure? What is the relation of pressure with area on which it
is applied?
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Question 1.We know that there is a huge amount of atmospheric pressure on us. But
we do not experience its effect why?
Question 2.Why do sea divers wear specially designed suits?
Question 3.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?
Question 4.An archer shoots an arrow in the air horizontally. However, after moving
some distance, the arrow falls to the ground. Name the initial force that sets the
arrow in motion. Explain why the arrow ultimately falls down.
Question 5.Two rods: A and B, having same weight and equal length have different
thickness. Rod A is thinner while Rod B is thicker. They are held vertically on the
surface of sand. Which one of them will sink more? Why?
Question 6.It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain.
Question 7.Observe the figures given below carefully.

Volume of water in each vessel is shown above. Arrange them in order of decreasing
pressure at the base of each vessel. Explain the reason.
I. Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct option.
Question 1.The pressure which is exerted by air around us is known as
(a) force(b) atmospheric pressure(c) muscular force(d) friction

Question 2.Force acting on per unit area is called

(a) non-contact forces(b) contact forces(c) force(d) pressure

Question 3.A ___________ exerted by an object on another is a force.

(a) Push or pull(b) Contact or non-contact force(c) Pressure(d) Magnitude

Question 4.The force exerted by the earth to pull the object towards itself is called
(a) electrostatic force(b) gravitational force(c) muscular force(d) contact force
Question 5.Muscular force is also called ___________ force.
(a) non-contact(b) contact(c) gravitational(d) magnetic

Question 6.The force exerted by a charged body on another char

(a) gravitational force(b) electrostatic force(c) non-contact force(d) contact force

Question 7.Force changes the

(a) motion of body(b) speed of body(c) shape of body(d) all of these

Question 8.The force exerted by our muscle is called

(a) electrostatic force(b) muscular force(c) gravitational force(d) non-contact force

Question 9.1 kilogram weight is equal to

(a) 98 N(b) 9.8 N(c) 0.98 N(d) 0.098 N

Question 10.A spring balance is used for measuring

(a) mass(b) weight(c) pressure(d) speed

Question 11.Two boys A and B are applying force on a block. If the block moves
towards the boy A, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) Magnitude of force applied by A is greater than that of B.
(b) Magnitude of force applied by A is smaller than that of B.
(c) Net force on the block is towards B.
(d) Magnitude of force applied by A is equal to that of B.

Question 12.When two forces act in opposite directions, then net force acting is the
(a) sum of two forces(b) difference between two forces(c) both of these
(d) none of these

Question 13.The strength of force is expressed by its

(a) weight(b) mass(c) magnitude(d) longitudinal force

Question 14.Leaves fall down on the ground due to

(a) electrostatic force(b) magnetic force(c) gravitational force(d) muscular force

Question 15.State of motion is described by

(a) Position of rest(b) Position of motion(c) Both by the state of rest or motion
(d) None of these

Question 16.When the hammer strikes the gong of an electric bell, which of the
following force is responsible for the movement of hammer?
(a) Gravitational force alone(b) Magnetic force alone(c) Electrostatic force alone
(d) Frictional force alone
Question 17.During dry weather, while combing hair, sometimes we experience hair
flying apart. The force respon¬sible for this is
(a) force of gravity(b) force of friction(c) electrostatic force(d) magnetic force

Question 18.A container is filled with water as shown in the given figure. Which of
the following statements is correct about pressure of water?
(a) Pressure at A > Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(b) Pressure at A = Pressure at B = Pressure at C
(c) Pressure at A < Pressure at B > Pressure at C
(d) Pressure at A < Pressure at B < Pressure at C

Question 19.Two objects repel each other. This repulsion could be due to
(a) frictional force only(b) electrostatic force only(c) magnetic force only
(d) either a magnetic or an electrostatic force

Question 20.Which one of the following forces is a contact force?

(a) Force of gravity(b) Magnetic force(c) Force of friction(d) Electrostatic force

Question 21.
A brick is kept in three different ways on a table as shown in given figure. The
pressure exerted by the brick on the table will be

(a) maximum in position A(b) maximum in position C(c) maximum in position B

(d) equal in all cases
III. Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.
1. We ___________ the bucket to take out water from well.
2. The strength of a force is usually expressed by its ___________.
3. ___________ force is the force resulting due to the action of muscles.
4. The envelop of air all around us is called ___________.
5. To open a door we or ___________ the door.
6. Force of friction is an example of ___________ force.
7. Force ___________ is called pressure.
8. Force has ___________ as well as direction.
9. Fruits fall ___________ due to the force of gravity.
10. The body at rest is called ___________ body.
11. ___________ and ___________ forces are the two kinds of forces.
12. Force exerted by magnet is called ___________ force.
13. We apply force on ___________ while walking.
14. Force is ___________ to pressure.
15. The ___________ is measured by an instrument called barometer.

III. Match the following

Match the items given in column I suitably with those given in column II.

IV. True or False

State whether the given statements are true or false.
1. Force applied on an object in opposite directions add to one another.
2. Pressure does not depend on area of contact.
3. A force can change the state of motion of an object.
4. Force cannot change the speed of an object.
5. Atmospheric pressure is less at higher altitudes.
6. Force of gravity is a contact force.
7. Muscular force is also known as contact force.
8. Pascal is the unit of force.
9. To move an object faster it has to be pushed or pulled repeatedly.
10. Magnitude is the strength of force.
11. Force can change the shape of an object.
12. At least two objects must interact for a force to come into play.
13. Magnetic force is a non-contact force.
14. An apple from a tree falls on the ground due to the force of gravity.
15. Newton is the unit of force.