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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q141 Mark

A rectangular block of lead of density 1.13 × 10⁴ kg m⁻³ has sides of length 12.0 cm, 15.0 cm and 10.0 cm. What is the maximum pressure the block can exert when resting on a table?

A1.13 kPa
B1.70 kPa
C11.1 kPa
D16.6 kPa

✓ Correct answer

D: 16.6 kPa

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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