Class 8 Science — Chapter 5: Exploring Forces
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What you'll learn
- ▸Definition of Force
- ▸Effects of Force
- ▸Force as an Interaction
- ▸Contact Forces
- ▸Muscular Force
- ▸Frictional Force (Friction)
- ▸Non-Contact Forces
- ▸Magnetic Force
Chapter Summary
--- PAGE 1 --- Exploring Forces 5 0877CH05 Probe and ponder * Why does it feel harder to pedal a bicycle when going uphill than on flat ground? * Why is it easier to slip on a wet surface? * Why do we feel 'light' or like we are 'floating' just after our swing reaches its highest point and begins to come down? * Share your questions ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ? --- PAGE 2 --- Chapter 5 — Exploring Forces 63 It was a windy day. Sonali and Ragini were excited to go cycling. Their summer vacation had just begun, and they wanted to explore the beautiful landscapes around their village. After pumping air into their bicycle tyres, they set off. As they rode through the village, the wind rushed past them. “O…
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- Which of the following is listed in the text as an effect of applying force on an object? Get Solution →
- Forces that act only when there is physical contact between objects are called what? Get Solution →
- What type of force is caused by the action of muscles in our body? Get Solution →
Did you know?
- 💡 The strongest muscle in your body is often considered to be your tongue.
- 💡 Without friction, you would not be able to walk or even hold a pencil.
- 💡 Astronauts float in space because they are constantly falling around Earth.
- 💡 A tiny high heel can exert more pressure on the ground than an elephant.
- 💡 In a vacuum, a feather and a bowling ball fall at the exact same speed.
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