NCERT Solutions for Chapter: Force and Pressure, Exercise 4: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

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MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

An archer shoots an arrow in the air horizontally.
However, after moving some distance, the arrow falls to the ground. Name the initial force that sets the arrow in motion. Explain why the arrow ultimately falls down?
 

HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

It is difficult to cut cloth using a pair of scissors with blunt blades. Explain.
 

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Two rods of the same weight and equal length have different thickness. They are held vertically on the surface of sand as shown in Figure. Which one of them will sink more? Why?

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HARD
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Two women are of the same weight. One wears sandals with pointed heels while the other wears sandals with flat soles. Which one would feel more comfortable while walking on a sandy beach. Give reasons for your answer.
 

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

It is much easier to burst an inflated balloon with a needle than by a finger. Explain.
 

MEDIUM
8th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Observe the vessels A, B, C and D shown in Figure carefully.

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Volume of water taken in each vessel is as shown. Arrange them in the order of decreasing pressure at the base of each vessel. Explain.