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Explain why the tip of a sewing needle is sharp

Important Questions on Force and Pressure

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 57

Explain why, snow shoes stop you from sinking into snow.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 58
 Explain why, when a person stands on a cushion, the depression is much more than when he lies down 
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 59
Explain why, porters place a thick round piece of cloth on their heads when they have to carry heavy loads.
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 60
Give one practical application of magnetic force.
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Long Answer Type Questions>Q 61
What is meant by a contact force? Explain with the help of an example.
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Long Answer Type Questions>Q 61

What is meant by a non-contact force? Explain with the help of an example.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Long Answer Type Questions>Q 62
Define frictional force (or friction). 
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8th CBSE
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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 11 - Force and Pressure>Long Answer Type Questions>Q 62
Explain why the frictional force is said to be a contact force.