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AP Physics 1 8.2 Pressure

Practise AP Physics 1 8.2 questions by comparing perpendicular force per area with fluid pressure from depth, density and reference pressure.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Exam points

  • identify the governing concept or relationship in the problem
  • justify the result with equations, diagrams or contextual evidence

Covered syllabus points

8.2.A—Describe the pressure exerted on a surface by a given force8.2.B—Describe the pressure exerted by a fluid

8.2 Pressure question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Compare the two columns of water pictured below. They have the same height. Which of the following statements compares the total weight and the pressure at the bottom of the columns?

Figure for Question 8.2 Pressure question 1 — AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
A

Weight and pressure are greater for the wider column.

B

Weight and pressure are the same for both.

C

Weight is greater for the wider column, while pressure is the same.

D

Weight is the same, while pressure is greater for the wider column.

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