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This document outlines the structure of Chapter 8: Force and Pressure for Class 8 General Science, including a total of 75 marks and a 2-hour time limit. It consists of three sections: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions, covering key concepts such as force, pressure, and their applications. The chapter aims to assess students' understanding of these fundamental scientific principles through various question formats.

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General Science

This document outlines the structure of Chapter 8: Force and Pressure for Class 8 General Science, including a total of 75 marks and a 2-hour time limit. It consists of three sections: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short Answer Questions, and Long Answer Questions, covering key concepts such as force, pressure, and their applications. The chapter aims to assess students' understanding of these fundamental scientific principles through various question formats.

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General Science – Class 8

Chapter 8: Force and Pressure


Total Marks: 75
Time: 2 Hours

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(10 × 1 = 10 marks)
Choose the correct option.

1. Force can change the:


a) Shape of an object
b) Direction of motion
c) Speed of an object
d) All of the above

2. The SI unit of pressure is:


a) Newton
b) Joule
c) Pascal
d) Meter

3. Atmospheric pressure is measured using:


a) Thermometer
b) Barometer
c) Ammeter
d) Voltmeter

4. Force is a:
a) Scalar quantity
b) Vector quantity
c) Unitless quantity
d) Derived quantity

5. The force exerted by a liquid on the walls of its container is called:


a) Gravitational force
b) Buoyant force
c) Liquid pressure
d) Atmospheric pressure

6. One Pascal is equal to:


a) 1 N/m
b) 1 N/m²
c) 1 kg/m²
d) 1 J/m²

7. A spring balance measures:


a) Mass
b) Force
c) Volume
d) Pressure

8. When the same force is applied on a smaller area, pressure:


a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Remains constant
d) Becomes zero

9. Liquids exert pressure:


a) Only upward
b) Only downward
c) In all directions
d) Only sideways

10. The instrument used to measure force is:


a) Manometer
b) Spring balance
c) Thermometer
d) Stopwatch

Section B: Short Answer Questions

1. Define force. Give two examples from daily life.

2. Differentiate between contact and non-contact forces with examples.


3. Explain how force can change the shape and state of motion of an object.

4. Define pressure and write its formula with units.

5. What is atmospheric pressure? Why don’t we feel it?

6. Why are sharp knives more effective than blunt ones?

7. Why do camels have broad feet?

8. Describe the relationship between force, area, and pressure.


9. How does pressure change with depth in a liquid?
10. Why does a balloon burst when pressed too hard?

Section C: Long Answer Questions

Q1.
a) Define pressure. Derive the unit of pressure and give an example.
b) Explain with diagrams:

• Why do schoolbags have broad straps?

• Why do buildings have wide foundations?

Q2.
a) Define force and explain types of forces with examples.
b) Describe three effects of force with suitable examples. Draw diagrams where necessary.
Q3.
a) What is a spring balance and how does it work?
b) Write a detailed note on liquid pressure. Also explain how a barometer works.

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