Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

Liquids are hard to compress, whereas gases are easily compressed.
(a)[2]

Explain, in terms of particles, why liquids are difficult to compress.

(b(i))[2]

Show that the water pressure at the base of the block is approximately 850 Pa.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the force $F$ exerted on the base of the block by the pressure found in (b)(i).

(b(iii))[2]

Calculate the block’s mass.

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