A student wishes to determine the average pressure exerted on the ground by the solid block shown when it rests on its base (the shaded face).
Which quantities must be known?
the volume of the block and its density
the weight of the block and the area of the shaded face
the mass of the block and the volume of the block
the height of the block and the area of the shaded face
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.