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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 17
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A walker wears snowshoes so that they do not sink into deep snow. Which statement explains why the snowshoes work?

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A

They increase the contact area, so the pressure on the snow is lower

B

They increase the contact area, so the pressure on the snow is higher

C

They reduce the walker's weight, so the pressure on the snow is lower

D

They reduce the contact area, so the pressure on the snow is lower

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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids Questions

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108 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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