SURYA VARSANI ACADEMY

Fortnightly Test - 2 JUNE, 2020

Date: PHYSICS Time Allowed: 15 minutes
Name: GRADE 8 Max Marks: 10

1. Define Pressure.

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2. Two rods: A and B, having same weight and equal length have different thickness, Rod A is

thinner while Rod B is thicker. They are held vertically on the surface of sand. Which one of

them will sink more? Why?

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…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

3. A force of 500 N acts over an area of 10 m2. Use the formula to calculate the pressure.

Pressure = ………………………….N/m2 [2]

4. An elephant puts a force of 30,000 N on its four feet, which have a total area of 7,500 cm2.

What is the pressure it puts on the ground if it stands on two legs?

Pressure = ………………………….N/m2 [3]

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5. (a) Draw and describe an object that is designed to decrease pressure. [1]

(b) Draw and describe an object that is designed to increase pressure. [1]

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