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Exploring Forces — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

What Exploring Forces covers in CBSE Class 8 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 8 Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Exploring Forces

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1. Force and Its Effects

  • Force is a push or pull on an object resulting from interaction with another object.
  • At least two objects must interact for a force to come into play.
  • Whenever two objects interact, each object experiences a force from the other.
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2. Contact Forces

  • Contact forces act only when objects are in physical contact.
  • Physical contact may be direct or indirect.
  • Muscular force is a contact force.
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3. Non-Contact Forces

  • Non-contact forces act without physical contact.
  • Magnetic force is a non-contact force.
  • Like magnetic poles repel each other while unlike poles attract each other.
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4. Gravity, Weight, and Mass

  • All objects fall towards Earth because Earth attracts them by gravitational force.
  • An object dropped from height moves in a straight vertical path downward.
  • An object thrown vertically upward goes up, slows down, stops momentarily, and then falls straight down.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Force and its effects

ForceEffects of forceContact forcesNon-contact forcesMuscular forceFrictionMagnetic forceElectrostatic force

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How should I revise Exploring Forces for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Exploring Forces. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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