JEE Main & Advanced Physics NLM, Friction, Circular Motion Question Bank Critical Thinking Questions

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    A closed compartment containing gas is moving with some acceleration in horizontal direction. Neglect effect of gravity. Then the pressure in the compartment is         [IIT-JEE 1999]

    A) Same everywhere       

    B) Lower in front side

    C) Lower in rear side       

    D) Lower in upper side

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

        The pressure on the rear side would be more due to fictitious force (acting in the opposite direction of acceleration) on the rear face. Consequently the pressure in the front side would be lowered.


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