Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A hemisphere is placed so that its flat face is in contact with a table. It has radius $r$ and density $\rho$. The volume of a sphere is $\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3$. What is the mean pressure the object exerts on the table?

  • A$\frac{1}{3}\rho r^2$
  • B$\frac{1}{3}\rho r^2 g$
  • C$\frac{2}{3}\rho r$
  • D$\frac{2}{3}\rho r g$

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