Class 8th
Answer the following questions
1. A force of 100 N is applied on an area of 4 m2 Compute pressure being applied
on the area.
2. What is force? State the difference between contact force and non-contact force.
3. Define the different types of forces.
4. Match the items given in column I suitably with those given in column II.
5. How much force should be applied on an area of 1 cm2 to get a pressure of 15
Pa?
6. A nail is driven into a wooden board by using a hammer. The impact of the
hammer on the head of nail produces a force of 25 N. If the area of the head is
0.5 mm2 and of the tip 0.1 mm2, find the pressure on the head and the tip of the
nail.