O-LevelPhysicsMeasurement5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q11 Mark

During an experiment to find the density of a stone, the stone is lowered into a measuring cylinder partly filled with water. Which statement is correct?

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AThe difference between the readings gives the density of the stone.

BThe difference between the readings gives the volume of the stone.

CThe final reading gives the density of the stone.

DThe final reading gives the volume of the stone.

✓ Correct answer

B: The difference between the readings gives the volume of the stone.

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Topic: Measurement, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 1.

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