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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 8
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Atmospheric pressure at the top of a mountain is lower than atmospheric pressure at sea level. Which statement explains why?

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A

There are fewer air molecules above the top of the mountain

B

The air molecules move more slowly at the top of the mountain

C

The Earth's gravitational field is far weaker up the mountain

D

The air molecules are much smaller at the top of the mountain

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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids Questions

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41 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids, covering 5.5.1 Pressure in a fluid and 5.5.2 Atmospheric pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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