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Edexcel A-Level Physics Areas and Volumes

Review areas and volumes in Edexcel A-Level Physics through cross-sectional area, coin volume, cylindrical geometry and unit-converted dimensions.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • calculate cross-sectional area from radius or diameter before using the value in a physics result
  • combine averaged diameter or thickness measurements to find the volume of a small object

C.4.3—Areas and volumes question 1

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A student was given a collection of old coins.
She placed the coins alongside a ruler, as shown, to determine the diameter and thickness of the coins.

Figure for Question C.4.3—Areas and volumes question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Physics AS

Determine the average volume of one of the coins.

Average volume =

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