A small cube is fully immersed in stationary water. Which statement describes the directions of the forces exerted by water pressure on the cube?
Upwards on the top face and downwards on the bottom face.
Downwards on the top face and downwards on the bottom face.
Downwards on the top face and upwards on the bottom face.
Upwards on the top face and upwards on the bottom face.
132 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 15.2 Pressure in fluids, covering 15.2.1 Atmospheric pressure and height, 15.2.2 Pressure in fluids, 15.2.3 Pressure, force and area, 15.2.4 Pressure and depth, 15.2.5 Pressure in liquids: depth and density, 15.2.6 Upthrust, and 15.2.7 Floating and sinking. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.