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Class 9 Science · FORCE AND LAWS OF MOTION · Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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EasyMCQ
$A$ $8000 \,kg$ engine pulls a train of $5$ wagons,each of $2000 \,kg$,along a horizontal track. If the engine exerts a force of $40000 \,N$ and the track offers a friction force of $5000 \,N$,then calculate the net accelerating force (in $N$).
A
$30000$
B
$53000$
C
$35000$
D
$32000$

Solution

(C) Force exerted by the engine,$F = 40000 \,N$.
Frictional force offered by the track,$F_f = 5000 \,N$.
The net accelerating force is the difference between the applied force and the opposing frictional force.
Net accelerating force,$F_a = F - F_f$.
$F_a = 40000 \,N - 5000 \,N = 35000 \,N$.
Hence,the net accelerating force is $35000 \,N$.
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MCQ
Using a horizontal force of $200\, N$,we intend to move a wooden cabinet across a floor at a constant velocity. What is the friction force (in $N$) that will be exerted on the cabinet?
A
$100$
B
$400$
C
$200$
D
$300$

Solution

(C) When an object moves at a constant velocity,the net force acting on it is zero.
This means that the applied force must be perfectly balanced by the opposing frictional force.
Given that the applied horizontal force is $200\, N$,the frictional force must also be $200\, N$ in the opposite direction to maintain a constant velocity.
Therefore,the friction force exerted on the cabinet is $200\, N$.
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Medium
Soni says that the acceleration in an object could be zero even when several forces are acting on it. Do you agree with her? Why?

Solution

(A) Yes,$I$ agree with Soni.
According to Newton's second law of motion,the acceleration $(a)$ of an object is directly proportional to the net force $(F_{net})$ acting on it,given by the formula $F_{net} = ma$,where $m$ is the mass of the object.
If several forces act on an object such that their vector sum (resultant force) is zero,then the net force $F_{net} = 0$.
Since $F_{net} = ma$,if $F_{net} = 0$ and $m \neq 0$,then $a = 0$.
Therefore,an object can have zero acceleration even when multiple forces are acting on it,provided they balance each other out.
4
Easy
Define $(i)$ force $(ii)$ dyne $(iii)$ newton.

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ Force is an external push or pull that changes or tends to change the state of rest or uniform motion of a body in a straight line.
$(ii)$ Dyne is the absolute unit of force in the $CGS$ system. One dyne is defined as the force that produces an acceleration of $1 \ cm \ s^{-2}$ when acting on a body of mass $1 \ g$.
$(iii)$ Newton is the absolute unit of force in the $SI$ system. One newton is defined as the force that produces an acceleration of $1 \ m \ s^{-2}$ when acting on a body of mass $1 \ kg$.
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EasyMCQ
Name the force which is responsible for change in position or state of an object.
A
Balanced force
B
Unbalanced force
C
Frictional force
D
Gravitational force

Solution

(B) An object remains in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.
According to Newton's first law of motion,an unbalanced force is required to change the state of rest or the state of uniform motion of an object.
Therefore,the force responsible for the change in position or state of an object is the unbalanced force.
6
Easy
Name the physical quantity whose $SI$ unit is "newton".

Solution

$(FORCE)$ The physical quantity whose $SI$ unit is "newton" $(N)$ is force. Force is defined as a push or pull acting on an object, which can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change its shape.
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EasyMCQ
Name the unbalanced force which slows down a moving bicycle when we stop pedalling it.
A
Gravitational force
B
Magnetic force
C
Frictional force
D
Electrostatic force

Solution

(C) When we stop pedalling a moving bicycle,it gradually slows down and eventually comes to a stop. This happens because of the force of friction acting between the road surface and the bicycle tyres. Friction is an unbalanced force that opposes the motion of the bicycle,causing it to decelerate.
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Medium
What are the changes possible on an object at rest if we apply on it:
$(a)$ a balanced force?
$(b)$ an unbalanced force?

Solution

(N/A) balanced force does not change the state of rest or motion of an object,but it may change the shape or size of the body.
$(b)$ An unbalanced force will change the state of rest of the object by producing acceleration in the direction of the applied force.
9
Easy
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Force may or may not produce any motion in a body.

Solution

(A) The statement is $True$.
$A$ force is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object. While a force can cause an object to accelerate,change its speed,or change its direction,it does not always result in motion.
For example,if you push against a heavy wall,you are applying a force,but the wall does not move because the frictional force or the structural resistance balances your applied force. Therefore,force does not always produce motion in a body.
10
EasyMCQ
$A$ force can be completely described by
A
its magnitude
B
its direction
C
neither magnitude nor direction
D
its magnitude and direction

Solution

(D) force is a vector quantity. $A$ vector quantity is defined as a physical quantity that has both magnitude (size) and direction. Therefore,to completely describe a force,one must specify both how strong the push or pull is (magnitude) and the direction in which it is applied.
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EasyMCQ
When balanced forces act on a body,the body is
A
moving with variable speed
B
either at rest or moving with constant velocity
C
moving with variable velocity
D
accelerating

Solution

(B) According to Newton's $1^{st}$ Law of Motion,if the net external force acting on a body is zero (i.e.,balanced forces),the body will maintain its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line.
Balanced forces do not change the state of motion of an object,meaning the acceleration of the body is zero.
Therefore,the body is either at rest or moving with a constant velocity.

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