Ans1-(i) b
(ii) e
(iii) a
(iv) c
(v) d
Ans2-(i) True
(ii) False
(iii) False
Ans3-when two balloons are rubbed with a woollen cloth and brought near each other,they
will repel each other. This happens because both balloons will acquire a negative charge
when rubbed with each wool and like charges repel.
Ans4-A coin sinks in water because its density that is mass per unit volume is greater than
that of water. A wooden block floats because its density is less than that of water, causing it
to be buoyed up by the water.
Ans5-(i) During its upward motion:the force of gravity is downwards opposing the upper
motion of the ball, causing it to slow down
(ii) During its downward motion:The force of gravity is still downwards, but now it aligns with
the ball’s direction of motion accelerating it downwards.
(iii) At the topmost position: the ball has zero velocity, meaning, it’s momentarily stationary.
At this point, the force of gravity is still downwards, but since the ball is not moving upwards
or downwards , it has no net effect on the ball’s motion.
Ans6-The ball’s motion is governed by the forces of gravity and friction on the inclined
plane. Gravity provides the acceleration for the motion. On the horizontal surface,Only
friction ,acts on the ball.
(i) Stopping before A-increasing friction on the horizontal surface will cause the ball to
decelerate more rapidly, meaning it will come to a stop sooner, potentially before reaching
point A.
(ii) Stopping after A-decreasing friction on the horizontal surface will reduce the acceleration,
allowing the ball to travel further before losing all its kinetic energy or and stopping.
Ans 7-when we walk on surface like ice, we often slip which means we lose our balance and
fall. This happens because the force that help us to stay upright and move forward i.e
Friction is not enough. These surfaces have fewer irregularities. Minimising the contact area
and the force of friction between the surface and our shoes makes it easier to slide instead
of grip .A layer of water, even a thin one on ice, can further reduce friction by acting as
lubricant, making the surface even more slippery .
Ans8-Non-uniform means velocity is changing either in speed or direction or both. This
change in velocity requires a force to be applied.
Ans9-The change in an object weight on the moon compared to earth is due to the
difference in gravitational force. The moon’s gravity is weaker than earth. Earth’s gravity is
roughly six times as strong as the moon. However, the mass of an object remains the same
regardless of location ,only weight changes with gravitational pull.
Ans10-Option (ii) W1>W2>W3