Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

(a)[3]

Some vehicles are fitted with broad tyres so that they can move across soft mud. Explain why the broad tyres allow these vehicles to travel over soft mud.

(b(i))[1]

State what occupies the space at Y above the mercury.

(b(ii))[2]

Complete the statement below to describe the use of a mercury barometer. A mercury barometer measures ..........

(c(i))[1]

State how the water pressure at hole 2 compares with the water pressure at hole 3.

(c(ii))[1]

On Fig. 4.2, draw the water stream emerging from hole 1.

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