Question 3 Page 118 - Chapter 9 Class 9 - Force and Laws Of Motion

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Explain why some of the leaves may get detached from a tree if we vigorously shake its branch.

 

Answer

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When the branch of a  tree is shaken vigorously, it comes in motion. But the fruits and leaves remain at rest due to inertia. Thus, they fall off due to the force of gravity

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