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Question 28

Three identical rectangular blocks, XXX, YYY, and ZZZ, each of mass 0.5 kg and dimensions 2 cm×5 cm×10 cm2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm} \times 10\text{ cm}2 cm×5 cm×10 cm, are placed on a horizontal table.

  • Block X X\,X rests on its 2 cm×5 cm2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm}2 cm×5 cm face.
  • Block Y Y\,Y rests on its 5 cm×10 cm5\text{ cm} \times 10\text{ cm}5 cm×10 cm face.
  • Block Z Z\,Z rests on its 2 cm×10 cm2\text{ cm} \times 10\text{ cm}2 cm×10 cm face.

Which block exerts the least pressure on the table?

A

Block XXX

B

Block YYY

C

Block ZZZ

D

All three blocks exert the same pressure

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  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Pressure

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.

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