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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 21
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Which statement explains why the pressure in a liquid increases with depth below the surface?

[1]
A

The density of the liquid increases steadily as the depth increases

B

The temperature of the liquid falls steadily as the depth increases

C

The weight of the liquid above a point increases as the depth increases

D

The particles of the liquid move more quickly as the depth increases

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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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