Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

The diagram depicts a block of copper hanging in water. The block is acted on by an upthrust from the water. Which statement provides the principle for explaining this upthrust?

  • ACopper is more dense than water.
  • BThe area of face R is greater than the area of face S.
  • CThe density of water increases with depth.
  • DThe pressure of water increases with depth.

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