1. A push or a pull on an object is called a —
- Force
- Pressure
- Mass
- Energy
Correct Answer: Force
2. When we stop pedalling a bicycle, it gradually slows down due to —
- Magnetic force
- Frictional force
- Muscular force
- Electrostatic force
Correct Answer: Frictional force
3. Force can change the —
- Only shape of an object
- Only direction of motion
- Shape, direction and speed of an object
- Only size of an object
Correct Answer: Shape, direction and speed of an object
4. The unit of force is —
Correct Answer: Newton
5. A force that always opposes motion is —
- Magnetic force
- Gravitational force
- Friction
- Muscular force
Correct Answer: Friction
6. Pressure is equal to —
- Force × Area
- Area ÷ Force
- Mass × Acceleration
- Force ÷ Area
Correct Answer: Force ÷ Area
7. The unit of pressure is —
Correct Answer: Pascal
8. The pressure exerted by liquids —
- Decreases with depth
- Increases with depth
- Same at all depths
- Zero
Correct Answer: Increases with depth
9. Which of the following is a contact force?
- Magnetic force
- Electrostatic force
- Frictional force
- Gravitational force
Correct Answer: Frictional force
10. The shape of a rubber ball changes when pressed. This shows that —
- Force cannot change shape
- Force produces heat
- Force changes mass
- Force can change shape of an object
Correct Answer: Force can change shape of an object
11. A man lifts a box of 20 N. The force applied by him is —
- 10 N
- 50 N
- 0 N
- 20 N (upward)
Correct Answer: 20 N (upward)
12. The force with which Earth attracts objects is —
- Magnetic force
- Frictional force
- Electrostatic force
- Gravitational force
Correct Answer: Gravitational force
13. Which of the following increases pressure?
- Increasing both area and force
- Increasing the area of contact
- Decreasing the area of contact
- Decreasing force
Correct Answer: Decreasing the area of contact
14. A pointed knife cuts better than a blunt one because —
- Pressure decreases
- Force is less
- Force is zero
- Pressure increases due to small area
Correct Answer: Pressure increases due to small area
15. A camel walks easily on sand because —
- Its feet exert more pressure
- It does not touch the sand
- Its broad feet reduce pressure on sand
- It is very light
Correct Answer: Its broad feet reduce pressure on sand
16. Pressure in fluids acts —
- Only downward
- In all directions
- Only upward
- Only sideways
Correct Answer: In all directions
17. When air is removed from a bottle, it becomes —
- Unchanged
- More rigid
- Heavier
- Lighter
Correct Answer: Lighter
18. The force exerted by air around us is called —
- Magnetic pressure
- Atmospheric pressure
- Gravitational force
- Hydraulic pressure
Correct Answer: Atmospheric pressure
19. The normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is about —
- 760 cm of mercury
- 100 cm of mercury
- 76 cm of mercury
- 7.6 cm of mercury
Correct Answer: 76 cm of mercury
20. The direction of pressure in liquids is —
- Parallel to the surface
- Upward only
- Perpendicular to the surface
- Downward only
Correct Answer: Perpendicular to the surface
21. A man applies 100 N force on a wall, but the wall does not move. Work done is —
Correct Answer: Zero
22. The instrument used to measure pressure is —
- Thermometer
- Voltmeter
- Ammeter
- Barometer
Correct Answer: Barometer
23. The SI unit of pressure is —
- Joule
- Bar
- Pascal (Pa)
- Newton
Correct Answer: Pascal (Pa)
24. The shape of a balloon changes when air is blown into it. This shows that —
- Air expands only sideways
- Air has no mass
- Air exerts pressure
- Air has no weight
Correct Answer: Air exerts pressure
25. Force acting per unit area is called —
- Work
- Power
- Pressure
- Energy
Correct Answer: Pressure
26. Liquids exert pressure on —
- Only top surface
- Only bottom surface
- Only walls of container
- Walls and bottom of the container
Correct Answer: Walls and bottom of the container
27. A moving car stops when brakes are applied because of —
- Frictional force
- Gravitational force
- Muscular force
- Magnetic force
Correct Answer: Frictional force
28. When you stretch a rubber band, you apply —
- Gravitational force
- Muscular force
- Magnetic force
- Frictional force
Correct Answer: Muscular force
29. The pressure inside a deep-sea diver’s suit must balance —
- Atmospheric pressure
- Magnetic pressure
- Water pressure at that depth
- Gravitational force
Correct Answer: Water pressure at that depth
30. When two forces act in opposite directions on an object, the net force is —
- Equal to one of them
- The difference between the two forces
- The sum of the two forces
- Always zero
Correct Answer: The difference between the two forces
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