Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Density

Density — practice question

Fig. 1.1 shows the plan view of a rectangular paddling pool with uniform depth. Sea water fills the pool.
(a)[3]

Fig. 1.1 (not to scale) shows a rectangular paddling pool measuring 20.0 m by 44.0 m. The volume of sea water in the pool is $264\,\text{m}^3$. Calculate the depth of the pool.

(b)[2]

The mass of the sea water in the pool is $2.70 \times 10^5\,\text{kg}$. Calculate the density of the sea water in the pool. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

(c)[2]

Calculate the pressure due to the sea water at the bottom of the pool.

(d)[1]

State a suitable instrument for measuring the dimensions shown in Fig. 1.1.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Plan area A = 44 \times 20 = 880 m^{2}

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