Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

The coin has the form of a thin cylinder, as illustrated in Fig. 2.1. Fig. 2.2 presents the measurements taken to find the density \(\rho\) of the substance from which the coin is made.
(a)[3]

Calculate the density \(\rho\), in \(\text{kg m}^{-3}\).

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the percentage uncertainty in \(\rho\).

(b(ii))[1]

State the value of \(\rho\) together with its absolute uncertainty.

(main)[1]

Calculate the resultant force acting on the box.

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