Class 9 Science: Forces and Motion Explained Effectively

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Chapter Overview

This chapter explains why objects start moving, stop moving, speed up, slow down or change direction.

What students will learn

Meaning, magnitude and direction of force
Balanced and unbalanced forces
Friction, normal force and gravitational force
Newton’s three laws of motion
Inertia, momentum, impulse and conservation of momentum

Why it matters

Every motion around us — walking, cycling, catching a ball, launching a rocket, seat belts, recoil of a gun and collision of vehicles — can be explained using forces and Newton’s laws.

Exam relevance

CBSE commonly asks definitions, reason-based questions, graph-based questions, numericals using F = ma, momentum questions and action-reaction pair explanations.

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1. Introduction 2. Concept of Force 3. Types of Forces 4. Balanced & Unbalanced Forces 5. Galileo’s Thought Experiment 6. Newton’s First Law 7. Inertia 8. Newton’s Second Law 9. Momentum & Impulse 10. Newton’s Third Law 11. Conservation of Momentum 12. Motion Graphs 13. Important Terms 14. Formulas 15. Practice Questions 16. Answer Key

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Complete Theory Section

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Introduction: What Causes Motion to Change?

Motion means change in position with time. But the deeper question is: what causes a change in motion?

In earlier motion chapters, we describe motion using distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration. In this chapter, we study the cause behind change in motion. That cause is called force.

Core idea: Force does not always produce visible motion immediately. A force can start motion, stop motion, change speed, change direction, change shape, or balance another force.

For example, when you kick a football, the ball starts moving. When a goalkeeper catches the ball, the ball stops. When a cricket bat hits a moving ball, its direction changes. When you squeeze a lemon, its shape changes. All these changes occur due to force.

Board Exam Focus: Never write that “force is always required to keep an object moving.” The correct statement is: force is required to change the state of motion, not to maintain uniform motion in an ideal frictionless situation.

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Concept of Force

A force is a push or pull that can change the state of rest, state of motion, direction, speed or shape of an object.

Definition: Force is an interaction between two objects that can change or try to change the state of rest, state of motion, direction of motion or shape of an object.

Force is a vector quantity. This means force has both magnitude and direction. If either magnitude or direction changes, the effect of force also changes.

Magnitude of force

The magnitude of force tells us how strong the force is. A stronger push produces a greater effect than a weaker push, provided other factors remain the same.

Direction of force

The direction of force decides the direction in which acceleration may be produced. A force in the direction of motion increases speed, while a force opposite to motion decreases speed.

SI Unit of Force: newton or N
1 N: The force that produces an acceleration of 1 m s^-2 in a body of mass 1 kg.

Push → Box ← Friction

A force diagram showing applied force and friction acting in opposite directions.

Remember This: If two forces have the same magnitude but act in opposite directions on the same object, their net effect may become zero.

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Important Forces in This Chapter

The motion of an object depends on the net effect of all forces acting on it.

Force	Meaning	Direction	Daily-life example
Applied force	Force applied by a person or object through direct contact.	In the direction of push or pull.	Pushing a table.
Frictional force	Force that opposes relative motion between surfaces in contact.	Opposite to motion or tendency of motion.	A sliding box eventually stops.
Normal force	Force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it.	Perpendicular to the surface.	Table pushing a book upward.
Gravitational force	Attractive force exerted by Earth on objects.	Towards the centre of Earth.	Fruit falling from a tree.
Tension	Pulling force transmitted through a string, rope or cable.	Along the string, away from the object.	Two boxes connected by a rope.
Air resistance	Frictional force exerted by air on a moving object.	Opposite to motion.	Parachute slowing down a person.

Why does a box kept on a table not fall? The weight of the box acts downward due to gravity. The table applies an upward normal force. These two forces balance each other, so the box does not accelerate vertically.

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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

The actual effect on motion is decided by the net force, not by one single force alone.

Net force: The single resultant force that produces the same effect as all the forces acting together on an object.

Balanced Forces

When two or more forces acting on an object cancel each other and the net force becomes zero, the forces are called balanced forces.

10 N → Block ← 10 N

Balanced forces: Net force = 10 N – 10 N = 0 N

Unbalanced Forces

When the forces acting on an object do not cancel each other and a non-zero net force acts on the object, the forces are called unbalanced forces.

15 N → Block ← 5 N

Unbalanced forces: Net force = 15 N – 5 N = 10 N towards right

Basis	Balanced Force	Unbalanced Force
Net force	Zero	Non-zero
Effect on rest object	Object remains at rest	Object may start moving
Effect on moving object	Uniform motion continues	Speed or direction changes
Acceleration	Zero	Non-zero
Example	Book resting on table	Kicking a football

Same direction: Fnet = F1 + F2
Opposite direction: Fnet = larger force - smaller force

Numerical Example

Question: Two forces of 18 N and 7 N act on a block in opposite directions. Find the net force.

Solution: Net force = 18 N – 7 N = 11 N, in the direction of the 18 N force.

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How Galileo Laid the Foundation of the First Law

Galileo challenged the old belief that continuous force is necessary to keep an object moving.

Before Galileo, many people believed that a moving object naturally stops because motion itself needs continuous force. Galileo understood that objects stop mainly because of opposing forces like friction.

Rough surface

More friction

Object stops quickly

Smooth surface

Less friction

Object travels farther

Frictionless surface

No opposing force

Object keeps moving uniformly

Why it happens: In real life, moving objects slow down because friction acts opposite to motion. If friction and other opposing forces were absent, a moving object would continue with constant velocity.

Exam Tip: Galileo’s idea is the conceptual base of Newton’s First Law: no net force is required to maintain uniform motion.

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Newton’s First Law of Motion

Also called the law of inertia.

Newton’s First Law: An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion continues to move with constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

This law tells us that objects resist change in their state of motion. If an object is at rest, it will not start moving by itself. If an object is moving with constant velocity, it will not change speed or direction by itself. A net external force is required to change its state.

If net force is zero: Fnet = 0, a = 0
Therefore: Object remains at rest or continues uniform motion.

Numerically Explaining First Law Using Second Law

From Newton’s Second Law:

F = ma

If no net force acts on the object, then F = 0.

So, 0 = ma. If mass is not zero, then a = 0.

Acceleration zero means velocity does not change. Therefore, the object remains at rest or keeps moving with constant velocity. This supports Newton’s First Law.

Common Mistake: Students often write “if no force acts, the object stops.” Correct statement: if no net force acts, the object’s velocity remains unchanged.

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Inertia: Qualitative and Quantitative Meaning

Inertia is the natural resistance of an object to change in its state of rest or motion.

Inertia: The tendency of an object to oppose any change in its state of rest, uniform motion or direction of motion.

Qualitative Explanation

Qualitatively, inertia tells us whether an object resists change strongly or weakly. A heavy stone is harder to move than a light plastic ball because the stone has more inertia.

Quantitative Explanation

Quantitatively, inertia is measured by mass. Greater mass means greater inertia. Lesser mass means lesser inertia.

Measure of inertia: Mass
More mass ⇒ More inertia

Type of Inertia	Meaning	Example
Inertia of rest	Tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest.	Passengers fall backward when a bus suddenly starts.
Inertia of motion	Tendency of a moving body to continue moving.	Passengers fall forward when a moving bus suddenly stops.
Inertia of direction	Tendency of a body to continue moving in the same direction.	Mud from a rotating tyre flies tangentially.

Board Exam Focus: Inertia examples are often asked as “Give reason” questions. Always mention which type of inertia is involved.

Numerical/Concept Example

Question: Which has more inertia: a bicycle or a truck?

Answer: A truck has more inertia because it has more mass. Since mass is the measure of inertia, the truck resists change in motion more strongly.

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Newton’s Second Law of Motion

This law gives the mathematical relation between force, mass and acceleration.

Newton’s Second Law: The rate of change of momentum of an object is directly proportional to the applied net force and takes place in the direction of the force.

For Class 9 calculations, the most commonly used form is:

F = ma
F = net force, m = mass, a = acceleration

Conceptual Meaning

For the same mass, greater force produces greater acceleration.
For the same force, greater mass produces smaller acceleration.
Acceleration is produced in the direction of net force.

Derivation of F = ma from Momentum

Let an object of mass m move with initial velocity u. A force acts on it for time t and changes its velocity to v.

Initial momentum = mu

Final momentum = mv

Change in momentum = mv – mu = m(v – u)

Rate of change of momentum = m(v – u) / t

But acceleration, a = (v – u) / t

Therefore, rate of change of momentum = ma

According to Newton’s Second Law, force is proportional to rate of change of momentum. In SI units, the proportionality constant is 1.

F = ma

Numerical Example 1

Question: A force of 20 N acts on a body of mass 5 kg. Find acceleration.

Solution: F = ma

20 = 5 × a

a = 20 / 5 = 4 m s^-2

Numerical Example 2

Question: A body of mass 10 kg accelerates at 3 m s^-2. Find the net force.

Solution: F = ma = 10 × 3 = 30 N

Remember This: In all numericals, use mass in kg, acceleration in m s^-2, force in N, velocity in m s^-1 and time in seconds.

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Momentum, Change in Momentum and Impulse

Momentum measures the quantity of motion possessed by a moving object.

Momentum: Momentum is the product of mass and velocity of an object.

p = mv
p = momentum, m = mass, v = velocity
SI unit: kg m s^-1

Momentum is a vector quantity because velocity is a vector quantity. Its direction is the same as the direction of velocity.

Change in Momentum

Change in momentum = final momentum - initial momentum
Δp = mv - mu = m(v - u)

Impulse

Impulse: Impulse is the product of force and time for which the force acts. It is also equal to change in momentum.

Impulse = F × t = Δp
SI unit: N s or kg m s^-1

Why does a cricketer move hands backward while catching a fast ball? Moving hands backward increases the time taken to stop the ball. Since impulse = force × time = change in momentum, increasing time reduces the force on the hands.

Numerical Example

Question: A ball of mass 0.2 kg moving at 20 m s^-1 is brought to rest in 0.1 s. Find the average force.

Solution: u = 20 m s^-1, v = 0, m = 0.2 kg, t = 0.1 s

Change in momentum = m(v – u) = 0.2(0 – 20) = -4 kg m s^-1

Force = Δp / t = -4 / 0.1 = -40 N

The negative sign means force acts opposite to the direction of motion.

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Newton’s Third Law of Motion

For every interaction, forces always occur in pairs.

Newton’s Third Law: Whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object simultaneously exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object.

Action force = Reaction force in magnitude
Directions are opposite
They act on different objects

Action and reaction forces never cancel each other because they act on two different objects. Balanced forces cancel only when they act on the same object.

Situation	Action	Reaction
Walking	Foot pushes ground backward	Ground pushes foot forward
Swimming	Swimmer pushes water backward	Water pushes swimmer forward
Rocket launch	Rocket pushes gases downward	Gases push rocket upward
Gun recoil	Gun pushes bullet forward	Bullet pushes gun backward

Common Mistake: “Action and reaction cancel each other.” Wrong. They act on different bodies, so they do not cancel each other.

Numerical Example

Question: A gun of mass 5 kg exerts a force of 100 N on a bullet. What force does the bullet exert on the gun?

Answer: According to Newton’s Third Law, the bullet exerts an equal and opposite force of 100 N on the gun.

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Conservation of Momentum

In an isolated system, total momentum before interaction equals total momentum after interaction.

Law of Conservation of Momentum: If no external force acts on a system, the total momentum of the system remains constant.

m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2

Here, m1 and m2 are masses of two bodies, u1 and u2 are their initial velocities, and v1 and v2 are their final velocities.

Simple Derivation

During collision, body A exerts force on body B. Body B exerts equal and opposite force on body A. These forces are internal to the system. If external force is absent, the gain of momentum of one body equals the loss of momentum of the other body. Therefore, total momentum remains constant.

Numerical Example

Question: A 2 kg object moving at 4 m s^-1 collides with a 3 kg object at rest. After collision, both move together. Find their common velocity.

Solution: m1 = 2 kg, u1 = 4 m s^-1, m2 = 3 kg, u2 = 0

Total initial momentum = 2 × 4 + 3 × 0 = 8 kg m s^-1

Combined mass = 2 + 3 = 5 kg

Final momentum = 5v

5v = 8

v = 8 / 5 = 1.6 m s^-1

Exam Tip: In momentum numericals, assign directions carefully. Velocities in opposite directions must be taken with opposite signs.

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Motion Graphs Using HTML Canvas

These graphs help connect Newton’s laws with position-time and velocity-time graphs.

Object at Rest: Position-Time Graph

Position remains constant with time. Velocity = 0.

Uniform Motion: Position-Time Graph

Straight sloping line. Velocity is constant.

Constant Velocity: Velocity-Time Graph

Horizontal line. Acceleration = 0 and net force = 0.

Acceleration & Retardation: Velocity-Time Graph

Rising line shows acceleration; falling line shows retardation.

Remember This: If velocity-time graph is horizontal, acceleration is zero. From F = ma, net force is also zero.

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Important Scientific Terms

Term	Meaning	Unit / Key Point
Force	Push or pull that can change state of motion or shape.	N
Magnitude	Numerical strength of a physical quantity.	Example: 10 N
Net force	Resultant force acting on an object.	Decides acceleration
Inertia	Tendency to resist change in rest or motion.	Measured by mass
Momentum	Product of mass and velocity.	kg m s^-1
Impulse	Force multiplied by time, equal to change in momentum.	N s
Acceleration	Rate of change of velocity.	m s^-2
Normal force	Contact force exerted by a surface perpendicular to it.	Balances weight on horizontal surface

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Concept Maps and Flowcharts

Flowchart: How Force Changes Motion

Force applied

Net force checked

If non-zero

Acceleration produced

Motion changes

Quick Mind Map

How Forces Affect Motion

Force

Magnitude + direction, SI unit newton.

Net Force

Zero: balanced. Non-zero: unbalanced.

First Law

Inertia and uniform motion.

Second Law

F = ma, force changes momentum.

Third Law

Action-reaction pairs on different objects.

Momentum

p = mv, conserved if no external force.

Canva Diagram Placeholder: Add a labelled premium diagram showing a box with applied force, friction, normal force and weight.

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Important Formulas and Units

Concept	Formula	SI Unit	Use
Acceleration	a = (v – u) / t	m s^-2	To calculate change in velocity per unit time.
Force	F = ma	N	Newton’s Second Law numericals.
Weight / Gravitational force	W = mg	N	Force with which Earth attracts a body.
Momentum	p = mv	kg m s^-1	Quantity of motion.
Change in momentum	Δp = m(v – u)	kg m s^-1	Used in impulse and force calculations.
Impulse	Impulse = F × t = Δp	N s	Collision, catching, airbags.
Conservation of momentum	m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2	kg m s^-1	Collision and recoil problems.

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NCERT Focus Section

Important NCERT Ideas

Force has magnitude and direction.
Multiple forces may act, but motion depends on net force.
Friction acts opposite to motion or tendency of motion.
Normal force acts perpendicular to the surface.
Newton’s First Law describes motion when net force is zero.
Newton’s Second Law relates force, mass and acceleration.
Newton’s Third Law forces act on different objects.

NCERT-Based Questions

Why does a moving bicycle stop after some time if pedalling is stopped?
Why does a box not move when a small force is applied?
Why does a person fall forward when a moving bus stops suddenly?
Why does a rocket move upward when gases are expelled downward?
Why do action and reaction forces not cancel each other?

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Board Exam Focus

Most Repeated Concepts

Balanced vs unbalanced forces
Inertia examples
F = ma numericals
Momentum and impulse
Action-reaction pairs

Common Question Patterns

Define force, inertia and momentum.
Give reason for daily-life observations.
Calculate force from mass and acceleration.
Interpret velocity-time graphs.
Explain safety features using impulse.

Writing Tip

In reason-based answers, follow this format: identify the law, explain the physical cause, connect it to the example, and conclude in one clear line.

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Foundation / Olympiad Edge

HOTS Point 1: Zero force does not mean zero velocity

If net force is zero, acceleration is zero. Velocity may be zero or constant non-zero. This is a very important conceptual distinction.

HOTS Point 2: Equal forces can produce unequal accelerations

In action-reaction pairs, forces are equal but accelerations can differ because masses may be different. Example: Earth and falling fruit attract each other equally, but fruit accelerates much more noticeably.

HOTS Point 3: Internal forces cancel for a system

When two connected bodies are treated as one system, tension is internal and need not be considered for calculating acceleration of the whole system.

HOTS Point 4: Momentum is directional

Momentum has direction. In opposite direction collisions, use positive and negative signs carefully.

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Common Mistakes

Mistake: Writing Newton instead of newton for the unit name.
Correct: Unit name is newton, symbol is N.

Mistake: Saying action and reaction cancel.
Correct: They act on different objects.

Mistake: Forgetting to convert grams to kilograms.
Correct: 50 g = 0.05 kg.

Mistake: Treating mass and weight as same.
Correct: Mass is amount of matter; weight is gravitational force.

Mistake: Assuming force is needed for uniform motion.
Correct: Force is needed to change motion.

Mistake: Ignoring direction in momentum questions.
Correct: Momentum is vector, so signs matter.

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Quick Revision Sheet

One-Minute Concepts

Force is a push or pull.
Force has magnitude and direction.
Net force decides acceleration.
Balanced force means net force zero.
Unbalanced force changes motion.
Inertia is resistance to change.

Must-Remember Formulas

F = ma
p = mv
Δp = m(v – u)
Impulse = F × t = Δp
W = mg
m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2

Three Laws in One Line

First Law: No net force means no change in velocity.
Second Law: Force equals mass times acceleration.
Third Law: Forces occur in equal and opposite pairs.

Exam Trigger Words

Sudden start / stop → inertia
Catching ball / airbag → impulse
Rocket / walking / swimming → third law
Constant velocity → zero net force
Collision / recoil → momentum conservation

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Practice Questions

A. MCQs

The SI unit of force is: (a) joule (b) newton (c) watt (d) pascal
If net force on a moving object is zero, the object will: (a) stop immediately (b) move with constant velocity (c) accelerate (d) change direction
Inertia of an object depends on: (a) volume (b) speed only (c) mass (d) shape
Momentum is given by: (a) ma (b) mv (c) m/v (d) v/m
Newton’s Second Law gives: (a) F = ma (b) p = mv (c) W = mg only (d) v = u + at
Action and reaction forces act on: (a) same object (b) different objects (c) no object (d) only stationary objects
When a bus suddenly stops, passengers fall forward due to: (a) inertia of rest (b) inertia of motion (c) inertia of direction (d) gravity only
Impulse equals: (a) force/time (b) force × time (c) mass × acceleration (d) velocity/time
A force of 10 N acts on a 2 kg body. Acceleration is: (a) 2 m s^-2 (b) 5 m s^-2 (c) 10 m s^-2 (d) 20 m s^-2
If a velocity-time graph is horizontal, acceleration is: (a) zero (b) increasing (c) decreasing (d) infinite

B. Fill in the Blanks

The force that opposes motion between two surfaces is called __________.
The tendency of a body to resist change in motion is called __________.
The SI unit of momentum is __________.
Impulse is equal to change in __________.
If net force is zero, acceleration is __________.
Weight is given by the formula __________.

C. True / False

Force is a scalar quantity.
Balanced forces can change the state of motion of an object.
Mass is a measure of inertia.
Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude.
Impulse and momentum have the same SI units.
Friction always helps motion.

D. Assertion-Reason Questions

Assertion: A passenger falls backward when a bus suddenly starts.
Reason: The upper part of the body tends to remain at rest due to inertia.
Assertion: Action and reaction forces do not cancel each other.
Reason: They act on two different objects.
Assertion: A heavier object has more inertia.
Reason: Mass is the measure of inertia.
Assertion: A cricketer moves hands backward while catching a ball.
Reason: Increasing stopping time reduces the force.
Assertion: A body moving with constant velocity has zero net force.
Reason: Constant velocity means zero acceleration.

E. Very Short Answer Questions

Define force.
What is the SI unit of force?
What is inertia?
Write the formula for momentum.
What is impulse?
State Newton’s First Law.
State Newton’s Third Law.
What is normal force?

F. Short Answer Questions

Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced forces.
Explain why a moving bicycle slows down when pedalling is stopped.
Why do passengers fall forward when a moving bus stops suddenly?
Explain Newton’s Second Law with formula and units.
Why does a gun recoil when a bullet is fired?
Why are airbags useful during accidents?

G. Long Answer Questions

Explain Newton’s three laws of motion with examples.
Derive F = ma from Newton’s Second Law using momentum.
Explain inertia and its types with daily-life examples.
State and explain conservation of momentum with one numerical example.

H. Case Study Questions

Case 1: A student observes that a toy car travels a longer distance on a smooth tile floor than on a rough carpet after being pushed with the same force.

Which force is responsible for slowing the toy car?
On which surface is friction smaller?
Why does the car travel farther on the smooth surface?
What would happen on an ideal frictionless surface?

Case 2: A cricket fielder catches a fast-moving ball by moving his hands backward.

Which physical concept is involved?
What happens to the stopping time?
What happens to the force on the hands?
Write the impulse relation used here.

I. Numericals

A force of 40 N acts on a body of mass 8 kg. Find acceleration.
A body of mass 12 kg accelerates at 2.5 m s^-2. Find force.
Find the momentum of a 5 kg body moving at 6 m s^-1.
A 0.1 kg ball moving at 30 m s^-1 is stopped in 0.2 s. Find average force.
A 2 kg object moving at 5 m s^-1 comes to rest. Find change in momentum.
A force of 15 N acts for 4 s. Find impulse.
A 3 kg object moving at 4 m s^-1 collides and sticks with a 1 kg object at rest. Find common velocity.
Find the weight of a 10 kg object. Take g = 9.8 m s^-2.

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Answer Key

A1. b

A2. b

A3. c

A4. b

A5. a

A6. b

A7. b

A8. b

A9. b

A10. a

B1. friction

B2. inertia

B3. kg m s^-1

B4. momentum

B5. zero

B6. W = mg

C1. False

C2. False

C3. True

C4. True

C5. True

C6. False

D1. Both A and R true; R explains A.

D2. Both A and R true; R explains A.

D3. Both A and R true; R explains A.

D4. Both A and R true; R explains A.

D5. Both A and R true; R explains A.

I1. a = 5 m s^-2

I2. F = 30 N

I3. p = 30 kg m s^-1

I4. F = -15 N; magnitude 15 N

I5. Δp = -10 kg m s^-1

I6. Impulse = 60 N s

I7. v = 3 m s^-1

I8. W = 98 N

Teacher Note: For long answers, marks should be awarded for correct law statement, correct explanation, example, formula and unit.

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Most Important Questions Likely to Appear in CBSE Exams

State Newton’s First Law and explain it with two examples.
Why is Newton’s First Law also called the law of inertia?
Derive F = ma using change in momentum.
Why does a passenger fall forward when a moving bus stops suddenly?
Explain why action and reaction forces do not cancel each other.
Why does a rocket move upward when gases move downward?
Differentiate between mass and weight.
Explain impulse using the example of a cricketer catching a ball.
Solve a numerical using conservation of momentum.
Interpret a velocity-time graph and find force using F = ma.

Chapter Overview

What students will learn

Why it matters

Exam relevance

Table of Contents

Complete Theory Section

Introduction: What Causes Motion to Change?

Concept of Force

Magnitude of force

Direction of force

Important Forces in This Chapter

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Balanced Forces

Unbalanced Forces

Numerical Example

How Galileo Laid the Foundation of the First Law

Newton’s First Law of Motion

Numerically Explaining First Law Using Second Law

Inertia: Qualitative and Quantitative Meaning

Qualitative Explanation

Quantitative Explanation

Numerical/Concept Example

Newton’s Second Law of Motion

Conceptual Meaning

Derivation of F = ma from Momentum

Numerical Example 1

Numerical Example 2

Momentum, Change in Momentum and Impulse

Change in Momentum

Impulse

Numerical Example

Newton’s Third Law of Motion

Numerical Example

Conservation of Momentum

Simple Derivation

Numerical Example

Motion Graphs Using HTML Canvas

Object at Rest: Position-Time Graph

Uniform Motion: Position-Time Graph

Constant Velocity: Velocity-Time Graph

Acceleration & Retardation: Velocity-Time Graph

Important Scientific Terms

Concept Maps and Flowcharts

Flowchart: How Force Changes Motion

Quick Mind Map

Force

Net Force

First Law

Second Law

Third Law

Momentum

Important Formulas and Units

NCERT Focus Section

Important NCERT Ideas

NCERT-Based Questions

Board Exam Focus

Most Repeated Concepts

Common Question Patterns

Writing Tip

Foundation / Olympiad Edge

HOTS Point 1: Zero force does not mean zero velocity

HOTS Point 2: Equal forces can produce unequal accelerations

HOTS Point 3: Internal forces cancel for a system

HOTS Point 4: Momentum is directional

Common Mistakes

Quick Revision Sheet

One-Minute Concepts

Must-Remember Formulas

Three Laws in One Line

Exam Trigger Words

Practice Questions

A. MCQs

B. Fill in the Blanks

C. True / False

D. Assertion-Reason Questions

E. Very Short Answer Questions

F. Short Answer Questions

G. Long Answer Questions

H. Case Study Questions

I. Numericals