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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q221 Mark

Water in a bath varies in depth from 20.0 cm at the shallow end to 30.0 cm at the end with the plug. [Figure 22.1] The density of the water is 1000 kg m⁻³. What is the pressure of the water acting on the plug?

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A1960 Pa
B2450 Pa
C2940 Pa
D4900 Pa

✓ Correct answer

C: 2940 Pa

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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