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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q191 Mark

A liquid is held in a cylindrical container. The diameter of the base of the cylinder is d. The mass of the liquid is m and its depth is h.. Which expression gives the pressure due to the liquid on the bottom of the cylinder?

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Amg / πd²

Bmgh / πd

C4mg / πd²

D4mgh / πd²

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C: 4mg / πd²

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 19.

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