ICSE Class VIII Physics Solutions

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Q1.

Match the following.

Column AColumn B
i. Upthrusta. Movements of particles
ii. Adhesive forceb. Atmospheric pressure
iii. Surface tensionc. Buoyancy
iv. Liquid pressured. Torricellian
v. Common water pumpe. Increases with depth
vi. Simple barometerf. Concave meniscus
vii. Convectiong. Cohesive force

 

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  1. (c) buoyancy
  2. (f) concave meniscus
  3. (g) cohesive force
  4. (e) increases with depth
  5. (d) Torricellian
  6. (b) atmospheric pressure
  7. (a) movement of particles
Q2.

State whether the statements are true or false and correct the false statements.

  1. With increase in the depth of liquid, the pressure exerted by it increase.
  2. The atmospheric pressure remains uniform all through the 300 km span.
  3. Upthrust is the other name of buoyancy.
  4. For deep-sea diving any kind of swimming outfit may be worn.
  5. Liquids may flow from higher level to lower level or vice versa.
  6. The pressure of a liquid independent of its density.
  7. Soap solution has no effect on the surface tension of water.
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Q3.

Correlate the following.
Cohesion : Convex meniscus :: ________ : Concave meniscus
Simple barometer : Torricellian vacuum :: __________ : Corrugated lid
Solids : Vibrational energy :: Liquids : ____________
Kinetic theory : Properties of matter :: __________ : Water pump

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  1. Adhesion
  2. Aneroid barometer
  3. Translational energy
  4. Atmospheric pressure
Q4.

Why does mercury not stick to the capillary tube of a thermometer?

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Q5.

Why are gases are highly compressible?

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Gases are highly compressible as there is a lot of space between the molecules of gas as there is low intermolecular forces of attraction.

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