CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.8.3 Qualitatively How the Pressure Beneath Questions

Practise explaining how liquid pressure depends on depth and density and describing atmospheric pressure measurements with CAIE IGCSE Physics questions and mark schemes.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Explain how pressure in liquids depends on depth and density, and describe atmospheric pressure measurements.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.8.3 Qualitatively How the Pressure Beneath Questions question 1

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Which row describes how the pressure beneath the surface of a liquid depends on the depth below the surface and on the density of the liquid?

depth below surface

density of liquid

pressure decreases with increasing depth

pressure decreases with increasing density

pressure decreases with increasing depth

pressure increases with increasing density

pressure increases with increasing depth

pressure decreases with increasing density

pressure increases with increasing depth

pressure increases with increasing density

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