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Question 17

A horizontal cylinder contains compressed air. Its right-hand end is sealed by a flat, vertical cap.

In which direction does the pressure force exerted by the air act on the cap?

[1]
A

In all directions equally across the cap

B

To the right and upwards, at an angle to the cap

C

Horizontally to the right, away from the air

D

Towards the cylinder's centre, parallel to its axis

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15.2 Pressure in fluids Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /15.2 Pressure in fluids

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.

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