Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A manometer containing a liquid X is used to measure the pressure of a gas supply. Figure 4.1 shows the manometer. The atmospheric pressure is $9.9\times10^{4}\,\text{Pa}$.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the pressure produced by a 0.36 m column of liquid X.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the gas supply pressure.

(b(i))[2]

Describe the change in the liquid levels when liquid X is replaced by the same volume of a liquid with a higher density.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the change in the liquid levels when a manometer tube with a slightly smaller cross-sectional area, containing an identical volume of liquid X, is used.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: p = ρgh, or equivalently 0.36 \times 840 \times 10

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