ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for Physics

Moment of force =...............  × distance of force from the point of turning.

In a door, handle is provided  ......... from the hinges.

Describe an experiment to determine the density of a liquid.

Thrust is the ............ force acting on a surface.

Match the column 

SI. unit of moment of force is

To obtain a given moment of force for turning a body, the force needed can be decreased by

Define force.  

State two effects of a force when applied on a body.

How does the effect of force differ when it is applied on a rigid body?

How does the effect of force differ when it is applied on a non-rigid body?

State the effect of force F in of the following diagram.

State the effect of force F in of the following diagram.

State the S.I. unit of moment of force.

It is easier to swim in sea water than in river water. Explain the reason.

State two factors on which affect moment of force.

Icebergs floating on sea water are dangerous for ships. Explain the reason.

Explain why it is easier to lift a stone under water than in air.

In Fig. a force F is applied in a direction passing through the pivoted point O of the body. Will the body rotate? Give reason to support your answer.

Write the expression for the moment of force about a given axis of rotation.