A metal block is suspended by a wire and fully submerged under the surface of a liquid in a beaker.
Which of the following changes would decrease the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the liquid on the block?
raising the block closer to the surface of the liquid
increasing the surface area of the block
replacing the liquid with one of a higher density
increasing the mass of the block
188 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Pressure, covering Pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.