Force & Pressure WOrksheet

Force & pressure worksheet
Q1: Which of the following statements is true about the effect of force on an object?
a) Force can change the shape of an object but not its state of motion.
b) Force cannot change the direction of a moving object.
c) Force can change the speed and direction of a moving object.
d) Force can only increase the speed of an object but not decrease it.
Answer: (c) Force can change the speed and direction of a moving object.
Justification:
Force is capable of changing the speed, direction, and even the shape of an object. When
a force is applied to a moving object, it can accelerate, decelerate, or alter its trajectory.
This concept aligns with the laws of motion described in the textbook.
Q: If the area over which a force is applied increases, what happens to the pressure exerted by
the force?
a) Pressure increases.
b) Pressure decreases.
c) Pressure remains the same.
d) Pressure first increases, then decreases.
Answer: (b) Pressure decreases.
Justification:
Pressure is defined as force per unit area (Pressure = Force/Area). When the area over
which the force is applied increases, the pressure decreases since the same amount of
force is distributed over a larger area. This relationship is discussed in the context of
pressure and its applications in the textbook.
Q: A balloon bursts when too much air is blown into it. Which of the following explains this
phenomenon?
a) The force applied by the air is greater than the pressure the balloon can withstand.
b) The force applied by the air decreases the pressure inside the balloon.
c) The area of the balloon decreases, increasing the pressure inside it.
d) The mass of the balloon increases, causing it to burst.
Answer: (a) The force applied by the air is greater than the pressure the balloon can
withstand.
Justification:
As more air is blown into the balloon, the internal pressure increases. When this
pressure exceeds the balloon's capacity to stretch, it bursts. This is an example of how
force and pressure are related, as covered in the chapter.
Assertion (A): Pressure exerted by liquids is not same at all levels.
Reason (R): Liquid pressure decreases with depth.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
Ans: (c) A is true, but R is false.
**Justification:** The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with depth due to

the weight of the liquid above. However, reason is saying the opposite statement.
Therefore, the assertion is true, but the reason is incorrect.
Assertion (A): At high altitude, breathing becomes difficult.
Reason (R): At high altitude, the pressure inside our body is same as the external pressure.
Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false.
**Justification:** Breathing becomes difficult at high altitudes due to the lower
atmospheric pressure, which reduces the amount of oxygen available. However, the
pressure inside our body does not automatically adjust to match the external pressure,
so the reason given is false.
Assertion (A): The pressure in a liquid increases with depth.
Reason (R): This is because the weight of the liquid above a point increases as depth
increases, exerting more force on the point.
Ans. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
Justification: The pressure in a liquid does indeed increase with depth due to the
increasing weight of the liquid column above. This increased weight results in a greater
force being exerted on the point at greater depths, which is why the pressure increases.
Assertion (A): A fluid exerts pressure equally in all directions.

Reason (R): Fluids are not compressible, so their pressure is uniform throughout.
Ans (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.
Justification: Fluids do exert pressure equally in all directions, but it is not due to their
incompressibility; rather, it's due to the way pressure is transmitted in fluids.
What is the SI unit of force?
a. newton
b. newton per metre
c. pascal
d. Joule
Ans. (a) newton
**Justification:** The SI unit of force is the newton (N). One newton is defined as the
amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per
second squared.
What is the SI unit of pressure?
1. N
2. N/m
3. N/m2
4. Nm
Answer:(c)N/m2
**Justification:** The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to one
newton per square meter (N/m²). It measures the amount of force exerted per unit area.
In which situation is force being applied?
a. A book lying on a table
b. A person pushing a door
c. A car parked in a garage
d. A leaf falling from a tree
Answer: b) A person pushing a door
Justification: A person pushing a door is applying a force to move it, which is the active
application of force compared to the other options where no external force is being
applied to cause movement.
Which of the following statements is correct about pressure?
1. Pressure decreases as force increases for the same area.
2. Pressure is directly proportional to the area on which force acts.
3. Pressure increases as the area over which force acts decreases.
4. Pressure is the product of force and area.
Answer: C) Pressure increases as the area over which force acts decreases.
Justification: Pressure is defined as force per unit area. When the area decreases and
the force remains constant, the pressure increases (Pressure = Force / Area).
A force of 60 N is applied on a surface area of 3 m². What is the pressure exerted on the
surface?
a) 15 Pa
b) 20 Pa
c) 30 Pa
d) 10 Pa
Answer: (a) 15 Pa
Justification: Pressure is calculated by the formula P=F/A . Substituting the given
values, P=60 N/3 m2=15 Pa.
Which of the following examples demonstrates high pressure?
a. A person lying flat on the ground.
b. A person standing on tiptoes.
c. A book resting on a table.
d. A car parked on a flat surface.
Answer: B) A person standing on tiptoes.

Justification: When a person stands on tiptoes, the area of contact with the ground
decreases, increasing the pressure on the surface because pressure is inversely
proportional to the area
Sam applies a force of 4 N to push a table to the right. Riya helps by pushing in the same
direction with a force of 6 N. What is the total force exerted on the table?
a. 10 N to the left
b. 10 N to the right
c. 2 N to the left
d. 2 N to the right
Answer: (b) 10 N to the right
Justification:
 Force applied by Sam = 4 N to the right
 Force applied by Riya = 6 N to the right
 Net force = 4 N + 6 N = 10 N to the right
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a balanced force?

a. A car accelerating on the highway.
b. A book resting on a table.
c. A ball falling from a height.
d. A cyclist turning a corner.
Answer: B) A book resting on a table.
Justification: In a balanced force situation, the forces acting on an object cancel

each other out, resulting in no change in motion. A book resting on a table
experiences a balanced force because the gravitational force pulling it downward
is balanced by the upward normal force from the table.
What happens when two equal forces act on an object in opposite directions?
a. The object moves in the direction of the larger force.
b. The object remains stationary.
c. The object accelerates in the direction of one of the forces.
d. The object starts rotating.
Answer: B) The object remains stationary.
Justification: When two equal forces act in opposite directions, they cancel each
other out, resulting in no net force on the object. Consequently, the object does
not move or remains stationary if it was already at rest.
If an unbalanced force is applied to a stationary object, what will happen?

e. The object will remain stationary.
f. The object will move in the direction of the applied force.
g. The object will move in the opposite direction of the applied force.
h. The object will change shape but remain stationary.
Answer: B) The object will move in the direction of the applied force.
Justification: An unbalanced force acting on a stationary object causes it to

accelerate in the direction of the force. This is explained by Newton's First Law
of Motion, which states that an object will remain at rest unless acted upon by an
unbalanced force.
What happens to a moving object when a force is applied in the opposite direction of its
motion?
a. The object speeds up
b. The object keeps moving at the same speed
c. The object slows down or stops
d. The object changes shape
Answer: C) The object slows down or stops
Justification: A force applied in the opposite direction of motion will oppose the
movement, causing the object to slow down or eventually stop.
A football is kicked and changes direction. What effect of force is demonstrated in this
situation?
a. Force causes an object to break
b. Force changes the direction of motion
c. Force decreases the mass of the object
d. Force increases the temperature of the object
Answer: B) Force changes the direction of motion
Justification: The applied force (kick) changes the direction in which the football was
originally moving, demonstrating that force can alter an object’s direction.
Which of the following best describes how force can change the state of motion of an object?
a. Force can only stop a moving object
b. Force can only move a stationary object
c. Force can both move a stationary object and stop a moving object
d. Force has no effect on the motion of an object
Answer: C) Force can both move a stationary object and stop a moving object
Justification: Force can be used to start the motion of a stationary object, as well as to
stop or alter the motion of a moving object.

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Ans: (c) A is true, but R is false.

Justification: The pressure exerted by a liquid increases with depth due to

Assertion (A): A fluid exerts pressure equally in all directions.

Answer: B) A person standing on tiptoes.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a balanced force?

Answer: B) A book resting on a table.

Justification: In a balanced force situation, the forces acting on an object cancel

Answer: B) The object remains stationary.

If an unbalanced force is applied to a stationary object, what will happen?

Justification: An unbalanced force acting on a stationary object causes it to

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