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Exploring Forces — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

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What is a force?

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What is the SI unit of force?

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Muscular force is an example of which type of force?

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Which force always acts opposite to the direction of motion?

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Which of the following are effects of force on objects?

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Change in speed, Change in direction, Change in shape, Start motion from rest

Force can change speed, direction, shape of objects and can make objects move from rest. However, force cannot change the color of objects - that requires chemical or physical processes.

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Which of the following are non-contact forces?

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Magnetic force, Gravitational force, Electrostatic force

Magnetic, gravitational, and electrostatic forces can act without physical contact between objects. Muscular force and friction require physical contact to work.

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What happens when like charges are brought close to each other?

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They repel each other

Like charges (positive-positive or negative-negative) always repel each other, while unlike charges (positive-negative) attract each other. This is a fundamental property of electrostatic force.

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Gravitational force is always:

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Attractive

Gravitational force is always attractive. The Earth always pulls objects towards itself. Unlike magnetic or electrostatic forces, gravitational force cannot be repulsive.

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What are the important topics in Exploring Forces for CBSE Class 8 Science?
Key topics in Exploring Forces include Force and Its Effects, Contact Forces, Non-Contact Forces, Gravity, Weight, and Mass. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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There are 42 questions on Exploring Forces. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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