A solid metal block is suspended by a wire and completely submerged in a container of oil. The block experiences a hydrostatic pressure caused by the oil.
What would decrease the hydrostatic pressure on the top surface of the block?
raising the block closer to the surface of the oil
increasing the surface area of the top of the block
changing to a fluid with a higher density
increasing the mass of the metal 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.