A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureFeb/Mar 2016Paper 1 Q141 Mark

A giant squid of length 20.0 m is vertical in seawater, with the top of the squid at a depth of 8.00 m. The density of seawater is 1050 kg m⁻³. What is the difference in pressure between the top and the bottom of the squid?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Physics question?

The correct answer is B: 206 000 Pa.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Forces, density and pressure in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

A82 000 Pa

B206 000 Pa

C288 000 Pa

D389 000 Pa

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: 206 000 Pa

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

🔒

Unlock the Examiner's Analysis

Join thousands of Cambridge students already using Oracle Prep

About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Forces, density and pressure in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Feb/Mar 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

Practice on Oracle Prep

Oracle Prep provides AI-powered practice for all Cambridge O-Level and A-Level subjects. Our platform includes topic predictions with 87.7% accuracy, AI essay grading, and a comprehensive question bank spanning 25 years of past papers across 29 subjects.