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Solutions for Chapter 3: Force
Below listed, you can find solutions for Chapter 3 of CISCE Selina for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Objective questions
Write true or false.
The frictional force acts in the direction of motion of body
True
False
Write true or false.
The unit of weight is kilogram
True
False
Write true or false.
A force can change the direction of motion of a moving body.
True
False
Write true or false.
A force increases the mass of the body when applied on it.
True
False
Write true or false.
The force of friction is always disadvantageous.
True
False
Write true or false.
The sliding friction is more than the rolling friction.
True
False
Write true or false.
Liquids offer more friction than the gases.
True
False
Write true or false.
A wet oily road offers more friction than a dry rough road.
True
False
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Force is applied as ........... or ..........
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On squeezing a gum tube, its ............. changes.
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On pulling a string, its .................. increases.
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A moving football when kicked, its .................. changes.
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On applying brakes on a moving car, its speed .........................
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We use ball bearings to .................. the friction.
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Friction ....................... the motion.
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Lubricants are used to ..................... friction.
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................ causes wear and tear of moving parts of the machine.
Match the following columns
| Column A | Column B |
| a) Non contact force | 1) repel |
| b) Like poles | 2) kg |
| c) Contact force | 3) gravitational force |
| d) Mass | 4) wear and tear |
| e) Weight | 5) force of friction |
| f) Friction | 6) kgf |
Select the correct alternative.
A body falls downwards because of
electrical force
gravitational force
mechanical force
magnetic force
Select the correct alternative.
A force does not change
mass
length
shape
state of motion.
Select the correct alternative.
A force to be expressed correctly requires
only the magnitude
only the direction
both the magnitude and direction
none of the above.
Select the correct alternative.
Friction
promotes motion
opposes motion
acts in the direction of motion
is always a nuisance
Select the correct alternative.
Friction is reduced by
making the surfaces wet
making the surfaces dry
making the surfaces rough
sprinkling sand on the surface.
Select the correct alternative.
Friction
causes wear and tear
produces heat
stops a moving body
has all the above disadvantages
Select the correct alternative.
Friction is increased if
an oil is sprayed
the surfaces are made wet
the surfaces are made dry
the surfaces are polished
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Short/Long answer questions
Name the term used for the push or pull?
Give one example of force as a push
Give one example of force as a pull
Give one example of force as a stretch
Give one example of force as a squeeze
Explain the meaning of the term force.
What effect can a force have on a stationary body?
What effects can a force have on a moving body?
What effect can a force produce on a body which is not allowed to move?
Give one example of produces motion to indicate that the application of a force?
Give one example of stops motion to indicate that the application of a force?
Give one example of slows down motion to indicate that the application of a force?
Give one example of changes the direction of motion to indicate that the application of a force?
Give one example of deforms a body to indicate that the application of a force?
State the effect produced by a force in the following case:
The sling of a rubber catapult is stretched
State the effect produced by a force in the following case:
A man pushes a heavy cart
State the effect produced by a force in the following case:
A player uses his stick to deflect the ball.
State the effect produced by a force in the following case:
A cyclist applies brakes
State the effect produced by a force in the following case:
A spring is compressed.
Name the two kinds of forces in nature.
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A coolie lifts a luggage
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A bicycle comes to rest slowly when the cyclist stops pedaling
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A stone falls from a roof
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A comb rubbed with silk attracts the bits of paper
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A string hangs with a load.
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A horse moves a cart
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A magnet attracts an iron pin
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A boy opens the door
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
An apple falls from a tree
Name the type of force which act in the following case:
A man rows a boat.
What do you mean by the gravitational force? Give an example to illustrate it.
Define the term “weight of a body”
What do you understand by the term friction?
Give an example to illustrate the existence of the force of friction.
What is the cause of friction?
State two factors which directly affect the force of friction.
In which case will there be more friction between the truck and the road: when the truck is empty or when it is loaded?
Which offers more friction on a body: a glass surface or a wooden surface?
Name the three kinds of friction.
List three disadvantages of friction.
When you apply brakes, the bicycle stops and the rim of the wheel becomes hot? Explain the reason.
The eraser gets smaller and smaller as you use it more and more. Explain the reason.
List three ways of reducing friction.
It is difficult to open an inkpot with greasy or oily hands. Explain.
It is difficult to walk on a wet road. Explain.
Give three examples to illustrate that friction is a necessary evil.
Define static friction
Define sliding friction
Define rolling friction
Arrange the following in descending order:
- static friction
- sliding friction and
- rolling friction?
A body needs a force F1 just to start moving on a surface, a force F2 to continue its motion and a force F3 to roll on the surface. What is
- the static friction
- sliding friction and
- rolling friction? State whether F2 is equal, less than or greater than (1) F1 and (2) F3.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Additional questions
Answer the following.
What do you understand by a force?
Answer the following.
Define weight.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 1
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not an effect of force?
Change in the direction of an object
Change in the shape and size of an object
Change in the mass of an object
Change in the position of a stationary object.
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is a contact force?
Gravitational force
Frictional force
Electrostatic force
Magnetic force
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 2
Fill in the blank.
.................... is the SI unit of force.
Fill in the blank.
Magnetic force is a ................ force.
Fill in the blank.
The force acting on a mango falling from a tree is an example of .....................
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 3
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Non-contact forces | a. perpendicular to surface |
| 2. Catapult | b. an act of push or pull |
| 3. Force | c. unit of force |
| 4. Normal force | d. action-at-a-distance forces |
| 5. Newton | e. contact force |
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 4
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
If two forces acting in opposite directions on a body arc of equal magnitude, then the body will not move.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Gravitational force is a contact force.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Like charges always attract each other.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
It is possible that a force applied to an object may not bring any change in it.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Two equal and opposite forces acting on an object balance out each other.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Force applied on an object can increase its mass.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Friction always acts in the direction of motion of an object.
True
False
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 5
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Give an example in which a force can change the direction of an object.
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Which force is responsible for supporting the weight of a book placed on a table?
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Which type of force acts on a string pulled from both ends?
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Name the force that is responsible for the falling of a stone from a height to the ground.
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
What do you understand by magnetic force?
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Why does a rolling ball stop after moving some distance?
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 6
Answer the following in short.
Define force. Write its SI unit.
Answer the following in short.
What will happen to an object if two equal forces act on it in opposite directions?
Answer the following in short.
What do you understand by normal force?
Answer the following in short.
Why does a charged balloon stick to a wall?
Answer the following in short.
Why is magnetic force considered as an action-at-a-distance force?
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 7
Answer the following in detail.
What are the various effects of force? State one example of each.
Answer the following in detail.
Differentiate between contract and non-contract force. Support your answer with suitable examples.
Answer the following in detail.
List all the forces acting on a boy sitting on a chair with the help of a suitable diagram.
Answer the following in detail.
Why do all objects have a tendency to fall towards the centre of the earth?
Answer the following in detail.
Differentiate between mass and weight of an object.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 8
Identify the agent exerting the force, the object on which the force is acting and the effect of the force in the following situation
Squeezing out the juice from an orange.
Identify the agent exerting the force, the object on which the force is acting and the effect of the force in the following situation
Taking out ointment from a medicinal tube.
Identify the agent exerting the force, the object on which the force is acting and the effect of the force in the following situation
A child jumping to a height.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 9
Solve the following numerical problem.
Two horses pull a cart in the same direction with a force of 500 N each. Find the resultant force acting on the cart.
Solve the following numerical problem.
Two force of 12 N and 25 N act on a body to the left-hand side, while another force of 35 N acts on it to the right-hand side. Find the resultant of the forces.
Solve the following numerical problem.
Two persons are pushing a car with a force of 30 N and 70 N in opposite directions. Calculate the resultant force and its direction.
Solve the following numerical problem.
The forces acting on a wooden block are shown in the figure given alongside. Find the resultant of the forces and the direction of the resultant force.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force check your progress
Fill in the blank.
More the roughness of a surface, greater is the ........................
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Rolling friction offers ............. resistance than sliding friction.
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The force of friction acting between two bodies in contact while at rest is known as ................ friction.
Fill in the blank.
Weight remaining the same, friction is independent of ............. of surface in contact.
Fill in the blank.
Sliding friction and rolling friction are types of .................. friction.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 10
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Force of friction comes into play when a/an
object attempts motion
moving object tries to stop
object is at rest
all of the these
Tick the most appropriate answer
Friction always
supports motion
starts motion
encourages motion
opposes motion
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Friction is offered by
solids
liquids
gases
all of these
Tick the most appropriate answer.
A car skids on a wet or muddy road due to
increased friction between the road and the tires.
lubrication of brakes on a wet road.
reduced friction between the road and the tires.
streamlined shape of the car
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Friction for an object can be reduced by
providing wheels
lubricating
streamlining
all of these
Tick the most appropriate answer.
Friction produces
heat
change of state
electricity
pressure
Tick the most appropriate answer.
If you pour some oil onto a floor, the friction would
increase
decrease
remain the same
none of these
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 11
Fill in the blank.
Rolling friction is ........... than sliding friction.
Fill in the blank.
Smoother the surface, ................. is the frictional force offered by it.
Fill in the blank.
Friction depends upon the ............... of an object.
Fill in the blank.
Friction is a type of .................
Fill in the blank.
Bicycles use ...................... to reduce friction between the pedals and the crank
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 12
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Friction wears down the parts of machi
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Friction has no relation with our walking or running.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Friction helps us to grip the objects in our hand.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Tires of vehicles are provided with grooved designs to decrease friction.
True
False
State if the following statement is true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.
Friction is offered by all the three states of matter.
True
False
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 13
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Rolling friction | a. making grooved designs |
| 2. Static friction | b. regular oiling |
| 3. Reducing friction | c. a book placed on a tabletop |
| 4. Increasing Friction | d. wheels of a car |
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 14
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
A child tries to slide a wooden block on the top of a table, but she is unable to get a smooth movement. What material do you suggest she should use in between the block and the table to get a smooth movement?
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Why is difficult for a pen to leave a mark on a highly smooth plastic sheet?
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Name the force responsible for opposing the motion between two bodies in contact.
Answer the following in a word or two or in a sentence.
Name a method used to reduce friction.
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 15
Answer the following in short.
When you push something heavy, the resistance you feel decreases as soon as the object starts moving. Explain the reason.
Answer the following in short.
Define rolling friction and give an example where rolling. friction comes into play.
Answer the following in short.
How can sliding friction be changed into rolling friction easily?
Answer the following in short.
Why do wrestlers rub powder on their hands before getting into the ring?
Answer the following in short.
List the various states of matter that offer frictional force?
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 16
Answer the following in detail.
Define friction and explain how it is useful to us.
Answer the following in detail.
Write the characteristics of the force of friction?
Answer the following in detail.
How is friction harmful to us? Write some ways by which one can reduce friction.
Answer the following in detail.
Describe three different ways by which friction can be increased to help us in various situations?
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 17
Give a reason for the following.
Vehicles skid on muddy and wet roads. Suggest what type of tires can prevent skidding of vehicles?
Give a reason for the following.
Boats and ships have streamlined shapes?
Give a reason for the following.
Brake handles of motorcycles are generally covered with a toweled cloth?
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE 3 Force Exercises 18
Solve the crossword puzzle.
Across
1. Type of force which depends upon the roughness of a surface
2. An effect of friction
3. The force of friction caused due to fluids
4. Type of friction acting between two bodies at rest
5. Type of friction which occurs when applied force overcomes static friction
6. A special body design to enable minimum drage Down
Solutions for 3: Force
Selina solutions for Concise Physics [English] Class 6 ICSE chapter 3 - Force
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