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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 14
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A constant force acts normal to a flat surface. Which statement describes how the pressure on the surface varies as the area of the surface is increased?

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A

The pressure is directly proportional to the area

B

The pressure does not depend on the area at all

C

The pressure is inversely proportional to the area

D

The pressure is proportional to the area squared

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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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