CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science P1.7 Pressure Exam Style Questions Paper 2
Question
A sample of gas is sealed inside a container.
The volume of the container is slowly decreased. The temperature of the gas remains constant.
Which row describes and explains what happens to the pressure of the gas?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : D
Question
A rectangular block weighs 1200 N and has the dimensions shown.
What is the minimum pressure that the block can exert on the ground by standing on one of its faces?
(A) 1.0 N/cm$^{2}$
(B) 8.0 N/cm$^{2}$
(C) 10 N/cm$^{2}$
(D) 15 N/cm$^{2}$
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Question
A solid block of weight 14 N rests on a horizontal table. The pressure on the table due to the block is 70Pa.
What is the area of the surface of the block in contact with the table?
A 0.20 m2 B 5.0 m2 C 98 m2 D 980 m2
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A
Question
The diagram shows a cuboid box resting on the ground. The dimensions of the box are shown.
The pressure on the ground due to the weight of the box is 50Pa.
What is the weight of the box?
A 5.0 N B 10 N C 250 N D 500 N
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : B