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Question 8

Which situation is not explained by the equation $P=FA\displaystyle P = \frac{F}{A}$ ?

using a long crowbar to easily pry open a wooden crate

a nurse using an extremely sharp needle to administer an injection with minimal force

a heavy bulldozer being equipped with wide caterpillar tracks to prevent it from sinking into soft ground

an elephant easily walking on soft soil due to its large, wide feet

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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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Question 8

Which situation is not explained by the equation $P=FA\displaystyle P = \frac{F}{A}$ ?

using a long crowbar to easily pry open a wooden crate

a nurse using an extremely sharp needle to administer an injection with minimal force

a heavy bulldozer being equipped with wide caterpillar tracks to prevent it from sinking into soft ground

an elephant easily walking on soft soil due to its large, wide feet

Markscheme

Pressure Questions

IGCSE
Physics
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.