O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q91 Mark

Four different liquids are poured into identical measuring cylinders. The diagrams show the depths of the liquids and their densities. Which liquid causes the largest pressure on the base of its measuring cylinder?

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Ameasuring cylinder with liquid of depth 10 cm and density 2.0 g/cm³

Bmeasuring cylinder with liquid of depth 20 cm and density 1.6 g/cm³

Cmeasuring cylinder with liquid of depth 30 cm and density 1.2 g/cm³

Dmeasuring cylinder with liquid of depth 40 cm and density 0.7 g/cm³

✓ Correct answer

C: measuring cylinder with liquid of depth 30 cm and density 1.2 g/cm³

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