Thrust and Pressure

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Thrust and Pressure: Overview

This topic explains the phenomena called thrust and pressure. It includes situations and examples to elaborate the topic. It also provides formulas and derivations. Solved problems and questions are also covered for better understanding.

Important Questions on Thrust and Pressure

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The S.I. unit of pressure is

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The tip of a drawing pin has an area of 0.01 mm2. The pressure exerted is p×109, if a force of 20 N is applied by it. Find the value of p.

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_____ (pressure/thrust) force acting perpendicularly on any given surface area of a body.

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When weight of a body is greater than buoyancy of liquid the body _____.

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S.I. unit of pressure is _____ (pascal / newton).

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_____ is defined as perpendicular force acting upon a surface.

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Camel can walk more easily on sand than man. Why?

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Why is it difficult to hold a bag having strap made of thin and strong string?

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In which direction do fluids exert pressure?

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Define one pascal.

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How is thrust related to pressure?

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State the SI unit of : thrust.

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State the SI unit of : pressure.

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Define thrust.

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In which situation do we exert more pressure on ground while standing on both feet or on one foot? Justify your answer.

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An iron cube of side 10 cm is kept on a horizontal table. If density of iron is 3000 kg m-3, find pressure exerted on table by the cube.

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Which will exert greater pressure : 100 kg mass on 10 m2 or 50 kg mass on 4 m2 ? Give reason.

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Give reasons for the following : Railway tracks are laid over flat sleepers.

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Give reasons for the following : Sharp knife can cut fruit more easily than a blunt knife.

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State the meaning of one pascal. A boy of mass 40 kg is standing on loose sand. If area of his feet is 0.04 m2, calculate the pressure exerted by boy on sand. Take g = 10 ms-2.