A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q201 Mark

A horizontal plate of area 0.036 m² is beneath the surface of a liquid of density 930 kg m⁻³. The force on the plate due to the pressure of the liquid is 290 N. What is the depth of the plate beneath the surface of the liquid?

A0.88 m

B1.13 m

C8.7 m

D9.1 m

✓ Correct answer

A: 0.88 m

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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