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List any three characteristics of liquid pressure.

Important Questions on Force and 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.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Exercises>Q F
A motorcycle weighs 1200 N. If the pressure exerted by one of its tyre is 120 Pa, then find the area of the tyre in contact with the road.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Think and answer>Q 1
Explain in brief why birds that walk on the leaves floating on the surface of the water have wide feet.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Think and answer>Q 2
Explain why the wall of a dam is made thicker at the bottom.
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Living Science Physics 8>Chapter 3 - Force and Pressure>Think and answer>Q 3
When the nozzle of a syringe is dipped in a liquid and its piston is withdrawn, the liquid pushes up into the syringe. Give reason.