Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A student determines the volume of a cork. He first pours some water into a measuring cylinder and then adds one glass ball. Next, he places the cork and then a second, identical glass ball into the water, as shown. Diagram 1 shows the initial water level. Diagram 2 shows the water level after the first glass ball is added. Diagram 3 shows the water level after the cork and the second glass ball are added. What is the volume of the cork?

  • A$30\,\text{cm}^3$
  • B$40\,\text{cm}^3$
  • C$50\,\text{cm}^3$
  • D$100\,\text{cm}^3$

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