Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

The diagram illustrates three tubes P, Q and R. In each tube, air is trapped by a column of water. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe pressure of the trapped air is equal in tubes P, Q and R.
  • BThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube Q.
  • CThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube R.
  • DThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube P.

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