ASSERTION AND REASONING TYPE OF QUESTIONS (1 MARK):
DIRECTION: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true
11) Assertion: An object can have a non-zero velocity even if the net force acting on it is zero.
Reason: If the object is moving with a constant velocity, the net force acting on it must be zero.
12) Assertion: When an object is thrown vertically upwards, its velocity becomes zero at the highest
point
Reason: The object experiences a net force of zero at the highest point.
13) Assertion: While walking on ice, one should take small steps to avoid slipping.
Reason: This is because smaller steps ensure smaller friction.
14) Assertion: Newton’s third law applies to all types of forces. e.g. gravitational, electric or magnetic
forces etc.
Reason: Newton’s third law of motion is applicable only when bodies are in motion.
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE OF QUESTIONS: (2 MARK)
15) Why is it advised to tie any luggage kept on the roof of a bus with a rope?
16) Explain how the acceleration of an object is affected by its mass and the applied force, using the
second law equation.
17) If two objects of different masses are subjected to the same force, which one will experience a greater
acceleration? Justify your answer.
18) ‘A boatman pushes the river bank with a bamboo pole to take his boat into the river.’ Explain his
action with reason.
19) In a high jump athletic event, the athletes are made to fall on a cushion bed. Give reason.
20) Why is it incorrect to say that the action-reaction forces cancel each other out? Explain with a
suitable scenario.
21) Why do fielders pull their hand gradually with the moving ball while holding a catch?
22) How does wearing a seatbelt in a moving car relate to Newton's First Law of Motion and the concept
of inertia?
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23) If a body is not at rest, the net external force acting on it cannot be zero. Is it true or false? Justify.
24) A body of mass 2 kg is acted upon by a force of 1 N, what would be its acceleration?
25) What is the momentum of a man of mass 70 kg, when he walks with a uniform velocity of 2 ms-1?
26) How does a swimmer use Newton's Third Law to push against the water and move forward?
27) Water sprinkler, used for grass lawns, begins to rotate as soon as the water
is supplied. Which law of motion is the cause of rotation of the water
sprinkler? Explain.
SHORT ANSWER TYPE OF QUESTIONS (3 MARK):
28) Give reason:
(i) A javelin thrower is marked foul if he crosses over the line marked for throw. Athletes often
fail to stop themselves before the line.
(ii) It is difficult to stop our body, when we accidently step on a peel of banana.
(iii) A stone tied to a string is whirling in a horizontal circle. If the string breaks, the stone flies
away tangentially.
29) A ball of mass 100 g moving with a velocity 10 ms-1 is stopped by a boy in 0.2 s. calculate the force
applied by the boy to stop the ball.
30) When you kick a football it flies away but when you kick a stone you get hurt why?
31) A cart of mass 500 kg is initially at rest. It experiences a constant force for 10 seconds and accelerates
uniformly. Given that the final velocity of the cart is 20 m/s, calculate the magnitude of the force
applied.
32) A ball is suspended by a cord from the ceiling of a car. What will be the effect on the position of the
ball if (i) The car is moving with constant velocity? (ii) The car is in accelerated motion? (iii) The
car is turning towards right?
33) Define inertia. How does it depend on mass of the object? Explain (a)Dusting of a carpet by beating
it with a stick. (b)Removal of water from wet cloth.
34) Give reason and give the law related to these statements (a) some of the leaves may get detached
from a tree if we vigorously shake its branch. (b) It is difficult for a fireman to hold a hose which
ejects large amount of water with high velocity.
35) A scooter is moving with a velocity of 20m/s when brakes are applied. The mass of the scooter and
the rider is 180Kg. The constant force applied by the brakes is 500N. a) How long should the brakes
be applied to make the scooter come to a halt? b) How far does the scooter travel before it comes to
rest?
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LONG ANSWER TYPE OF QUESTIONS (5 MARK):
36) State the second law of motion and Derive its mathematical expression?
37) Deduce Newton’s first law from the second law.
38) A bullet of mass 4 g when fired with a velocity of 50 ms-1, can enter a wall up to a depth of 10 cm.
How much will be the average resistances offered by the wall?
39) The speed – time graph of a car 1000 kg mass is given below. On the basis of this answer the
following questions.
a) When is the maximum force acting on the car?
b) What is the retarding force acting on the car?
c) For how long is there no force acting on the car?
d) What is the velocity of the car at 5 second?
e) Find the acceleration of the car during the first interval of two second?
CASE STUDY TYPE OF QUESTIONS (4 MARK):
40) Two strings X and Y are tied to the two opposite faces of the block as shown in figure. If we apply
a force by pulling the string X, the block begins to move to the right. Similarly, if we pull the string
Y, the block moves to the left. But, if the block is pulled from both the sides with equal forces, the
block will not move. Such forces are called balanced forces and do not change the state of rest or of
motion of an object. Now, let us consider a situation in which two opposite forces of different
magnitudes pull the block. In this case, the block would begin to move in the direction of the greater
force. Thus, the two forces are not balanced and the unbalanced force acts in the direction the block
moves. This suggests that an unbalanced force acting on an object brings it in motion. Force is push
or pull.
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