CAIE A-Level Physics AS 4.3.5 The Upthrust Acting on an Object in a Fluid Is Due to a Difference in Questions

Explain atmospheric pressure and how pressure varies with altitude in the atmosphere.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Explain atmospheric pressure and how pressure varies with altitude in the atmosphere.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 4.3.5 The Upthrust Acting on an Object in a Fluid Is Due to a Difference in Questions question 1

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A ball falls through a liquid at a constant speed. It is acted upon by three forces: an upthrust, a drag force and its weight.

The liquid has a uniform density.
Which statement is correct?

A

The drag force increases with increasing depth.

B

The drag force is equal to the sum of the upthrust and weight.

C

The upthrust is constant with increasing depth.

D

The weight is greater than the sum of the drag force and the upthrust.

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