Atmospheric pressure
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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere. It affects objects in several ways: by applying a force to still or moving objects which can change their direction or shape; by soaking objects placed vertically in mud more than horizontally due to differences in surface area; and by being measured as pressure, which is force per unit area. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude and changes over time and location, resulting in winds like sea breezes and land breezes.
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Pressure is defined as force per unit area. The SI unit of pressure is the Pascal. Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the air layers surrounding Earth and can be measured using a barometer. Liquids exert pressure in all directions, with pressure increasing at greater depths. A manometer is used to measure liquid pressure.
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Pressure depends on the force applied over an area. It can be increased by either increasing the force or decreasing the area over which the force is applied. Pressure is calculated as force divided by area. Pressure acts equally in all directions within fluids as the particles collide with surfaces. Air pressure decreases with increasing elevation due to lower density, while water pressure increases greatly with depth.
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3. Sexual reproduction in plants involves pollen transfer for fertilization to produce seeds containing embryos that grow into new plants, while animals sexually reproduce through internal fertilization leading to offspring that receive nourishment initially through eggs or live birth.
The Organisation of Living Things
The document discusses the organization of living things from the cellular level to the ecosystem level. It explains that living things are organized in a hierarchical manner, from cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to organisms and finally populations within an ecosystem. At each level, the parts work together interdependently to carry out functions necessary for life. The ecosystem level represents the broadest level of organization, where living things interact with each other and their non-living environment.
Effects of Heat
Heat causes materials to change between solid, liquid and gas states. Solids expand and become fluids when heated, liquids boil and become gases, and gases expand. Materials change states at specific temperatures. State changes can also be caused by removing heat. The temperature at which a material changes state is unique to that material. Heat causes all materials to expand and contract with temperature change.
Motion and Types of motion
This document discusses different types of motion. It defines speed as the distance traveled in a specific time. There are several types of motion including linear motion, oscillation motion, rotary motion, irregular motion, and circular motion. Linear motion involves traveling in a straight line at a constant or varying speed. Oscillation motion refers to movement from one end point to another and back again. Rotary motion is when an object passes through the same point while rotating.
Electric Charge
Static electric charge develops when objects are rubbed together, such as a plastic comb rubbed through hair. This causes an imbalance of electric particles between the two objects. Glass develops a positive charge when rubbed with silk, while ebonite becomes negatively charged when rubbed with wool. Like charges repel each other, while unlike charges attract. The electroscope can detect electric charge by the separation of its gold leaves when a charged object touches it.
Circulation of Blood
The document summarizes the human circulatory system. It has three main parts: blood vessels, heart, and blood. The heart pumps blood through arteries and veins to circulate oxygen and nutrients to tissues through networks of capillaries. It then returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The circulatory system allows for the transportation of substances around the body through continuous circulation facilitated by the heart's regular pumping action.
Transmission of Heat
Heat can be transferred through three methods: conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction involves the transfer of heat between particles in direct contact through vibrations. Convection occurs through the circulation of hotter and colder parts of a fluid. Radiation transfers heat through electromagnetic waves and does not require a medium. Thermos flasks and containers help retain the temperature of foods and drinks by trapping air between layers of glass or plastic that act as insulators to prevent heat transfer by conduction, convection, or radiation.
Propagation of Sound
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Propagation of Light
1. Light travels in a straight line and can be reflected. When light hits a non-transparent object, it changes direction rather than passing through. The reflected light then reaches our eyes, allowing us to see objects.
2. Experiments can demonstrate the linear propagation of light using a laser, tubes, cardboard with holes, or observing dust particles in a beam of light. Light will only pass through holes that are aligned.
3. Shadows are formed when a light source is blocked by an object. A point light source will create a dark umbra shadow, while an extended source makes both a dark umbra and a faint penumbra shadow. Solar and lunar eclipses occur through the formation of shadows
Natural Resources
The document discusses natural resources and their classification. It defines natural resources as things through which man's basic needs are met, including air, water, soil, minerals, plants and animals. Renewable resources like plants and animals can reproduce and regrow when destroyed. Non-renewable resources like air, water and soil cannot be reproduced and their supplies are limited. The document emphasizes the importance of conserving both renewable and non-renewable natural resources and provides suggestions for reducing pollution and practicing sustainable use.
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- 2. Force applied moves the still object Atmospheric Pressure
- 3. Moving Object stands still Atmospheric Pressure
- 4. Object in motion changes it’s direction Atmospheric Pressure
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- 6. Effect produced due to force is more when the surface area is smaller and less when the surface area is larger. One edge of drawing pin is flat while another is sharp It is easier to cut with sharp knife rather than blunt one. Vertically placed brick soaks more in mud then horizontally placed Atmospheric Pressure
- 7. Force exerted on surface area on one unit is called Pressure. Pascal is the unit of Pressure. Pressure = ------- Force Area Standstill Liquid and Gas exerts pressure Pressure exerted on earth because of atmosphere is called Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure
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