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Chapter 4: Dynamics – II

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1. Ming is studying the disadvantages of friction. She knows that friction causes energy loss. What is a method to reduce friction in machines?

A Using ball bearings
B Increasing the surface roughness
C Using heavy lubricants
D Increasing the temperature

2. Unit of impulse is:

A Newton
B Newton second
C Joule
D Watt

3. The mathematical form of Newton’s Second Law is:

A F = mv
B F = ma
C F = m/a
D F = a/m

4. Quinn is studying centripetal force. He knows that centripetal force is directed towards the center of the circular path. What is the direction of centripetal force?

A Towards the center
B Away from the center
C Tangential to the path
D Opposite to the motion

5. 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.

6. Unit of force in SI system is:

A Dyne
B Joule
C Newton
D Watt

7. 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

8. Sam is studying the conditions of equilibrium. She knows that for a body to be in equilibrium, both the resultant force and the resultant torque must be zero. What is the first condition of equilibrium?

A Sum of all forces is zero
B Sum of all torques is zero
C Both A and B
D The body must be at rest

9. SI unit of momentum is:

A kg m s⁻¹
B kg m s⁻²
C N s⁻¹
D J s

10. Sam is studying the average orbital speed of satellites. She knows that the orbital speed is given by the formula v = 2πr/T. What does T represent in the formula?

A Orbital period
B Radius of orbit
C Speed of light
D Gravitational constant

11. Patricia is studying fluid friction. She knows that fluid friction is the resistance offered by fluids. What is another term for fluid friction?

A Static friction
B Viscous drag
C Kinetic friction
D Rolling friction

12. Khalid is studying friction. He knows that friction is a force that opposes motion. Which type of friction is the largest?

A Static friction
B Kinetic friction
C Rolling friction
D Fluid friction

13. Ibrahim is studying the motion of a car on a curved road. He knows that the car needs a force to keep it moving in a circle. What is this force called?

A Centrifugal force
B Centripetal force
C Frictional force
D Gravitational force

14. Waseem is studying the center of mass. He knows that the center of mass is the point where the entire mass of a body can be considered to be concentrated. For a uniform rectangular plate, where is the center of mass located?

A At the center of the plate
B At one corner
C At the midpoint of one side
D Outside the plate

15. Julia is studying the stability of objects. She knows that a cone standing on its base has stable equilibrium. What type of equilibrium does a cone standing on its tip have?

A Stable equilibrium
B Unstable equilibrium
C Neutral equilibrium
D Dynamic equilibrium

16. Fatima is analyzing the stability of a ball resting on a flat floor. If she pushes it slightly, it rolls and comes to a stop at a new position. What type of equilibrium does the ball have?

A Stable equilibrium
B Unstable equilibrium
C Neutral equilibrium
D Static equilibrium

17. Momentum of a body depends on:

A Mass only
B Velocity only
C Mass and velocity
D Force and mass

18. Oliver is studying fluid friction. He knows that fluid friction is the resistance offered by fluids. Which of the following is an example of fluid friction?

A Friction between two solid surfaces
B Air resistance on a moving car
C Friction between the tires and the road
D Friction between the brake pads and the wheel

19. George is trying to slide a heavy box across the floor. He finds it difficult to start moving the box, but once it moves, it requires less force. What concept explains this observation?

A Static friction is greater than kinetic friction
B Kinetic friction is greater than static friction
C Friction is independent of motion
D There is no friction once the box moves

20. David is balancing a seesaw with two friends of different weights. He moves the heavier friend closer to the pivot to balance it. What principle is he applying?

A Principle of moments
B Newton's second law
C Law of conservation of energy
D Principle of conservation of momentum

21. 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

22. Quinn is studying the center of mass of a body. He knows that the center of mass is the point where the entire weight of the body can be considered to act. For a uniform rod, where is the center of mass located?

A At one end
B At the midpoint
C At the quarter point
D Outside the rod

23. Lara is studying the advantages of friction. She knows that friction is useful in many situations. Which of the following is an advantage of friction?

A It causes wear and tear
B It allows us to grip objects
C It produces heat
D It reduces energy efficiency

24. Nora is studying the disadvantages of friction. She knows that friction causes energy loss in machines. What is a method to reduce friction?

A Using lubricants
B Increasing the roughness of surfaces
C Increasing the weight of the object
D Removing all lubrication

25. Zara is studying the methods of reducing friction. She knows that friction can be reduced in various ways. Which method is used to reduce friction between moving parts of machines?

A Increasing the roughness of surfaces
B Using lubricating oils
C Increasing the weight of the object
D Using sandpaper

26. Rachel is studying orbital motion. She knows that the Moon orbits Earth due to gravity. What is the centripetal force for the Moon's orbit?

A Gravitational force from Earth
B Centrifugal force
C Frictional force
D Electromagnetic force

27. Ibrahim is studying the center of mass. He knows that the center of mass of a body is the point where the body can be balanced perfectly. For a uniform sphere, where is the center of mass located?

A At the center of the sphere
B At the surface of the sphere
C Outside the sphere
D At any point

28. Which of the following increases impulse?

A Decreasing time
B Increasing time
C Decreasing force
D Decreasing momentum

29. Lara is analyzing the forces acting on a book placed on a table. The book is at rest. What is the net force acting on the book?

A Zero
B Equal to the weight of the book
C Equal to the normal force
D Equal to the frictional force

30. Xia is studying friction. She knows that friction is a force that opposes relative motion. What is the direction of the frictional force on a box being pushed to the right?

A To the right
B To the left
C Upwards
D Downwards

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