Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

The diagram shows a sphere submerged in water. $P$, $Q$, $R$ and $S$ are forces on the sphere caused by the pressure of the water. Each force acts at right angles to the sphere’s surface. $P$ and $R$ act vertically in opposite directions. $Q$ and $S$ act horizontally in opposite directions. Which statement about the sizes of these forces is correct?

  • A$P < R$ and $S = Q$
  • B$P > R$ and $S = Q$
  • C$P = R$ and $S = Q$ and $P \neq S$
  • D$P = R$ and $S = Q$ and $P = S$

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