Paper 2 H - SAMPLE SET 1 Q2
(2) (a) Figure 2 shows a tank for holding water.
The tank has sides of 2.4m, 2.1m and 1.5m.
The pressure at the bottom of the tank is 12kPa.
(i) State the equation relating pressure, force and area. (1)
(ii) Calculate the weight of water in the tank. (4)
The pressure at the bottom of the tank is 12kPa.
(i) State the equation relating pressure, force and area. (1)
(ii) Calculate the weight of water in the tank. (4)
weight = ............................................... N
(iii) Which diagram shows the direction of the forces from the water on the inside of the tank? (1)
(b) Figure 3 shows three containers A, B, and C.
Each container contains a liquid, as shown.
Each container contains a liquid, as shown.
Figure 4 gives some data about the liquids and containers.
Explain which container has the highest pressure at the bottom, and which container has the lowest.
Use information from Figure 3 and Figure 4. (3)
(Total for Question 2 = 9 marks)
Use information from Figure 3 and Figure 4. (3)
(Total for Question 2 = 9 marks)