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Differentiate between the clockwise and anticlockwise moments.

Important Questions on Force and Pressure

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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q E
Define pressure. Write the factors on which the pressure exerted by a body depends.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q E
Where is pressure of the sea water greater: 5 m below the surface of the sea or 10 m below the surface of the sea?
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q E
Why do the pillars of a bridge have a broader base than the top?
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q E
List any three characteristics of liquid pressure.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q E
Describe the function of a simple mercury barometer. State its disadvantages.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q F
A force of 200 N acts on a rigid body such that the perpendicular distance between the force and the turning point is 50 cm. Calculate the moment of force.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q F
Calculate the force applied on a body producing a moment of force of 16 N m such that the perpendicular distance between the point of application of force and the turning point is 80 cm.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q F
The tip of a drawing pin has an area of 0.01 mm2. Find the pressure exerted by it if a force of 20 N is applied by it.