Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A solid metal cylinder is placed on a horizontal surface, as illustrated. The cylinder has length $x$ and cross-sectional area $A$. The cylinder produces a pressure $p$ on the surface. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. Which expression gives the density of the metal in the cylinder?

  • A$\frac{gx}{p}$
  • B$\frac{p}{gx}$
  • C$\frac{gx}{pA}$
  • D$\frac{pA}{gx}$

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