Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A marble block in the shape of a rectangular prism measures $1\,\text{m}$ by $1\,\text{m}$ by $5\,\text{m}$ and has a weight of $125\,000\,\text{N}$. It is kept with its longest face on the ground, as shown in diagram 1. What is the difference in the pressure exerted on the ground by the block when it is stored as in diagram 2 instead of diagram 1?

  • Aa decrease of $25\,000\,\text{N m}^{-2}$
  • Ban increase of $100\,000\,\text{N m}^{-2}$
  • Can increase of $125\,000\,\text{N m}^{-2}$
  • Dno change

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