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Explain why, a piece of glass sinks in water but it floats in mercury.

Important Questions on Gravitation

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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 35
Steel sinks in water but a steel boat floats. Why?
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 36
Explain why, school bags are provided with wide straps to carry them.
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 37
Why does a sharp knife cut objects more effectively than a blunt knife?
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 38
Explain why, wooden (or concrete) sleepers are kept below the railway line.
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 39
Explain why, a wide steel belt is provided over the wheels of an army tank.
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 40
Explain why, the tip of a sewing needle is sharp.
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 41
When is the pressure on the ground more- when a man is walking or a man is standing? Explain.
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Science for Ninth Class Part 1 Physics>Chapter 3 - Gravitation>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 42
Explain why, snow shoes stop you from sinking into soft snow.