ICSE physics

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005562

Give any two effects of a force on a non-rigid body.

Solution

Two main effects of a force on non-rigid body are: 

i) It can change the state of rest or of motion of the body.

ii) It can change the size or shape of the body. 

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Question
ICSEENIPH10005563

Where is the center of gravity of a uniform ring situated? 

Solution

The center of gravity is situated at the centre of the ring.

Question
ICSEENIPH10005564

The position of the center of gravity of a body remains unchanged even when the body is deformed.’ State whether the statement is true or false.

Solution

False.
The centre of gravity id dependent on the shape of the object. 

Question
ICSEENIPH10005565

A force is applied on a body of mass 20 kg moving with a velocity of 40 m/s. The body attains a velocity of 50 m/s in 2 seconds. Calculate the work done by the body.

Solution

Force = Error converting from MathML to accessible text.

Displacement = fraction numerator left parenthesis straight v squared space minus space straight u squared right parenthesis over denominator 2 straight a end fraction

Work done = Force x Displacement

=space m. a. fraction numerator left parenthesis straight v squared space minus space straight u squared right parenthesis over denominator 2 straight a end fraction

W = m fraction numerator left parenthesis straight v squared space minus space straight u squared right parenthesis over denominator 2 end fraction
   Error converting from MathML to accessible text.
    = 1 half space x space 20 space x space 900 space space space space
    = 9000 J

Question
ICSEENIPH10005566

With reference to their direction of action, how does a centripetal force differ from a centrifugal force. 

Solution

Centripetal force is directed towards the centre of circle while centrifugal force is opposite to the centripetal force.