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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 8.2 Pressure Questions

Analyse hydrostatic pressure by separating the effects of vertical fluid depth from total fluid weight, volume and container shape.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2024
Course
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Exam points

  • compare equal-height fluid columns to separate total weight from bottom pressure
  • use vertical fluid depth rather than volume or container shape to rank bottom pressure

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

Question 1

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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?

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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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