Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

(a)[1]

Define pressure as force per unit area.

(b(i))[3]

A cylinder rests on a horizontal surface, as illustrated in Fig. 2.1. The measurements for the cylinder are: mass $= 5.09 \pm 0.01\,\text{kg}$, diameter $= 9.4 \pm 0.1\,\text{cm}$. Calculate the pressure exerted by the cylinder on the surface.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the absolute uncertainty in the pressure.

(b(iii))[1]

State the pressure together with its actual uncertainty.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: pressure = force / area (acting normal to the surface)

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