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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 26
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The wall of a reservoir dam is much thicker at its base than at its top. Which statement explains why?

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A

The pressure of the water is greatest at the top of the dam wall

B

The density of the water is greatest at the base of the dam wall

C

The weight of the dam wall is greatest at the top of the dam wall

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The pressure of the water is greatest at the base of the dam wall

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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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