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Cambridge IGCSE Physics Pressure Exam Questions

Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on Pressure, with mark schemes. Covers pressure on surfaces and pressure in liquids.

Pressure exam questions

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About Cambridge IGCSE Physics Pressure

This sub-topic covers pressure.

What you need to know

  • Pressure p = F/A.
  • Liquids Δp = ρgΔh.
  • Applications Snowshoes and dams.

Common mistakes in Pressure

  • Area unit errors.
  • Forgetting depth affects pressure.

Try two Pressure exam-style questions

1. Find pressure of 600 N on 0.02 m². (1 mark)

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30 000 Pa.

2. Explain why dams are thicker at the bottom. (1 mark)

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Water pressure increases with depth.

Pressure FAQs

What does this cover?

Pressure in solids and liquids.

What is the unit of pressure?

Pascal.