O-LevelPhysicsForcesOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q201 Mark

Different liquids are poured into four different containers. In which container is the force exerted by the liquid on the bottom of the container the greatest? [Table 20.1]

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Forces in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

Aarea of base /cm²: 10, density of liquid g/cm³: 1.3, depth of liquid /cm: 50

Barea of base /cm²: 20, density of liquid g/cm³: 0.80, depth of liquid /cm: 80

Carea of base /cm²: 40, density of liquid g/cm³: 1.0, depth of liquid /cm: 60

Darea of base /cm²: 50, density of liquid g/cm³: 0.92, depth of liquid /cm: 75

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: area of base /cm²: 50, density of liquid g/cm³: 0.92, depth of liquid /cm: 75

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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.

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About This O-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Forces in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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