Question

In the following situations identify the agent exerting the force and the object on which it acts. state the effect of the force in each case. (a)-Squeezing a piece of lemon between the fingers to extract its juice. (b)- Taking out paste from a tooth paste tube. (C)-A load suspended from a spring while its other end is on a hook fixed to a wall. (d) An athlete making a high jump to clear the bar at a certain height.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) Agent exerting the force: Fingers

Object on which it acts: Piece of lemon

Effect of the force: The force applied by squeezing the lemon between the fingers results in the extraction of juice from the lemon.

(b) Agent exerting the force: Hand

Object on which it acts: Toothpaste tube

Effect of the force: The force applied by squeezing the toothpaste tube results in the toothpaste being pushed out of the tube.

(c) Agent exerting the force: Load (weight)

Object on which it acts: Spring

Effect of the force: The weight of the load applies a force on the spring, causing the spring to stretch or compress, depending on the direction of the force.

(d) Agent exerting the force: Athlete's body

Object on which it acts: Bar

Effect of the force: The force applied by the athlete jumping exerts an upward force on their body, allowing them to clear the bar at a certain height.