Question

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

Answer 1

This happens because of inertia of those leaves. When the tree is shaked it's canopy also moves but because of inertia of the leaves they trend to remain in the same state as a result when the tree is shaked they fall down by the action of gravity.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer of this cause lies behind the Newton’s First Law of Motion. Initially, leaves and tree both are in rest. But when the tree is shaken vigorously, tree comes in motion while leaves have tendency to be in rest. Thus, because of remaining in the position of rest some of the leaves may get detached from a tree if we vigorously shake its branch.