1. When we press a toothpaste tube, the paste comes out. This shows that —
- Force changes mass
- Air exerts pressure
- Gravity acts on liquids
- Pressure is transmitted equally in all directions in a liquid
Correct Answer: Pressure is transmitted equally in all directions in a liquid
2. A girl stands on one foot. The pressure on the ground —
- Increases
- Decreases
- Remains the same
- Becomes zero
Correct Answer: Increases
3. If the area of contact increases and the force remains same, pressure —
- Increases
- Remains constant
- Becomes zero
- Decreases
Correct Answer: Decreases
4. When you hammer a nail into wood, you are using —
- Magnetic force
- Frictional force
- Muscular force
- Electrostatic force
Correct Answer: Muscular force
5. A deep-sea diver feels more pressure because —
- Water has no pressure
- Air pressure is more
- Water pressure decreases with depth
- Water pressure increases with depth
Correct Answer: Water pressure increases with depth
6. The shape of a football changes when kicked because —
- Air escapes out
- Friction decreases
- Pressure remains same
- Force changes the shape of objects
Correct Answer: Force changes the shape of objects
7. If a truck and a car apply equal forces on the ground, which one exerts less pressure?
- Car
- Both same
- Truck
- Cannot be determined
Correct Answer: Truck
8. We cannot walk easily on ice because —
- Friction is more on ice
- Gravity is less on ice
- Pressure is more
- Friction is less on ice
Correct Answer: Friction is less on ice
9. A boy tries to push a heavy box but it does not move. This means —
- Force is unbalanced
- Friction is zero
- Forces are balanced
- Box is light
Correct Answer: Forces are balanced
10. A moving ball stops after some time due to —
- Magnetic force
- Electrostatic force
- Gravitational force
- Frictional force
Correct Answer: Frictional force
11. When an object is dropped, it falls towards Earth because of —
- Muscular force
- Magnetic force
- Frictional force
- Gravitational force
Correct Answer: Gravitational force
12. When the speed of wind increases, air pressure —
- Increases
- Remains constant
- Becomes zero
- Decreases
Correct Answer: Decreases
13. A flat-head nail cannot be inserted easily into wood because —
- It has small area
- It exerts high pressure
- Force is not enough
- It has a large area
Correct Answer: It has a large area
14. The reason why sharp objects cut better is —
- They exert less pressure
- Force is less
- Area is large
- They exert more pressure
Correct Answer: They exert more pressure
15. The force which pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth is —
- Gravitational force
- Electrostatic force
- Frictional force
- Muscular force
Correct Answer: Gravitational force
16. The reading of a barometer falls before a storm because —
- Temperature increases
- Air pressure decreases
- Humidity increases
- Air pressure increases
Correct Answer: Air pressure decreases
17. When a person swims under water, pressure on him —
- Increases with depth
- Decreases with depth
- Remains same
- Becomes zero
Correct Answer: Increases with depth
18. The wheels of a tractor are made broad so that —
- Speed increases
- Force increases
- Pressure on ground decreases
- Pressure on ground increases
Correct Answer: Pressure on ground decreases
19. A man standing on snow wears flat shoes to —
- Increase friction
- Reduce friction
- Increase pressure on snow
- Reduce pressure on snow
Correct Answer: Reduce pressure on snow
20. The air pressure inside a balloon is —
- Equal to outside air pressure
- Less than outside air pressure
- Zero
- Greater than outside air pressure
Correct Answer: Greater than outside air pressure
21. When you press a rubber sucker on a wall, it sticks because —
- No pressure acts
- Friction acts upward
- Gravity pulls it
- Air pressure acts from outside
Correct Answer: Air pressure acts from outside
22. The reason you feel pain when a needle pricks your skin is —
- It has no force
- It exerts high pressure
- It exerts low pressure
- Air pushes it
Correct Answer: It exerts high pressure
23. The direction of force of friction is —
- Same as motion
- Upward
- Perpendicular to motion
- Opposite to motion
Correct Answer: Opposite to motion
24. When we inflate a tyre, air inside it —
- Has no pressure
- Loses pressure
- Becomes weightless
- Exerts pressure on walls
Correct Answer: Exerts pressure on walls
25. The reason an umbrella withstands wind is because —
- Wind has no force
- Pressure acts only upward
- Umbrella has no area
- Pressure acts on both sides
Correct Answer: Pressure acts on both sides
26. A book resting on a table experiences —
- Unbalanced forces
- Zero pressure
- Magnetic forces
- Balanced forces
Correct Answer: Balanced forces
27. The reason why mountain climbers carry oxygen cylinders is —
- Air pressure increases with height
- Air becomes heavier
- Air pressure remains same
- Air pressure decreases with height
Correct Answer: Air pressure decreases with height
28. When a ball is pressed against the ground, the ground also pushes the ball upward. This shows —
- Force acts in one direction only
- No force acts
- Force acts randomly
- Force of action and reaction are equal and opposite
Correct Answer: Force of action and reaction are equal and opposite
29. The pressure on the ground is greater when a person —
- Lies down
- Sits
- Walks slowly
- Stands on heels
Correct Answer: Stands on heels
30. The reason deep-sea fishes can survive under great pressure is —
- They have lungs
- Their bodies are adapted to withstand pressure
- They are light in weight
- They live near surface
Correct Answer: Their bodies are adapted to withstand pressure
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