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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 22
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A solid steel block sinks in water. A steel ship of much greater mass floats on the same water. Which statement explains why the ship floats?

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A

The ship is hollow, so its average density is more than that of water

B

The ship is wider, so the water pushes on a larger area of the ship

C

The ship is lighter than the block, so its weight is easier to support

D

The ship is hollow, so its average density is less than that of water

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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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