1 What is meant by the resultant force? A Force that stops motion B Single force having same effect as multiple forces C Force due to gravity only D Force applied by an object
2 If all forces acting on a body cancel each other, the resultant force is: A Maximum B Minimum C Zero D Infinite
6 If mass of a body is doubled and force remains same, acceleration will: A Double B Become half C Remain same D Become zero
7 Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that: A Force equals mass times acceleration B Every action has an equal and opposite reaction C Body remains at rest or in motion D Momentum is conserved
9 Which of the following is an example of action-reaction pair? A Weight and mass B Push on wall and wall pushing back C Friction and gravity D Speed and velocity
10 Why does a gun recoil when a bullet is fired? A Due to gravity B Due to friction C Due to Newton’s Third Law D Due to inertia
18 Which of the following increases impulse? A Decreasing time B Increasing time C Decreasing force D Decreasing momentum
19 Why are airbags used in cars? A To increase speed B To decrease force by increasing time C To reduce mass D To stop motion instantly
20 Principle of conservation of momentum states that: A Momentum always increases B Momentum is lost in collisions C Total momentum remains constant D Momentum depends on force
21 A body is in equilibrium when its: A acceleration is zero. B speed is zero. C velocity is non-uniform. D displacement is zero.
22 A couple is formed by: A two forces perpendicular to each other. B two equal and opposite forces not in the same line. C two equal and opposite forces in the same line. D two unequal forces.
23 The vertical or perpendicular component of a force F making an angle θ with the horizontal x-axis is given by: A F cos(θ) B F tan(θ) C F sin(θ) D F cot(θ)
25 The centre of gravity of an irregularly shaped thin lamina can be found using a: A Plumb line B Screw gauge C Vernier callipers D Metre rule