POST ASSESSMENT- FORCE AND PRESSURE

1. The diagram shows two mercury barometers. Barometer 1 is measuring atmospheric

pressure on day 1. Barometer 2 is measuring atmospheric pressure on day 2.

Which statement is true?

A The atmospheric pressure on day 1 is less than the atmospheric pressure on day 2.

B The atmospheric pressure on day 1 is the same as the atmospheric pressure on day 2.

C The pressure at point X is less than the pressure at point Y.

D The pressure at point X is the same as the pressure at point Y.

2. A mercury barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure. Which distance gives a

measure of the atmospheric pressure?

3. A sledge is pulled in a straight line by dogs, as shown

The dogs produce a total horizontal driving force of 600 N. The frictional force between the sledge
and the surface is 150 N and the air resistance on the sledge is 450 N. What is the resultant force
acting on the sledge?

A 0N B 300N C 900N D 1200N

4. Student P uses a force of 35 N to push a box 3.0 m across the floor. Student Q uses a force of
22 N to push another box 1.8 m across the floor. Which statement gives a full explanation
why student P uses more energy than student Q?
A Student P pushes his box a greater distance than student Q.

B Student P pushes his box a greater distance and uses a bigger force than student Q.

C Student P uses a bigger force than student Q.

D Student P pushes a heavier box than student Q.

5. The diagram shows a solid block resting on a bench. The dimensions of the block are shown.

On which labelled surface should the block rest to produce the smallest pressure on the bench?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. P, Q and R produce the same pressure

6. Four submarines are submerged. The density of fresh water is 1000 kg / m3 and the density
of sea water is 1020 kg/ m3 . Which submarine experiences the greatest pressure due to the
water?

7. The diagram shows a solid object on a flat surface, with two forces acting on the object
What is the resultant force on the object?

A. 1 N to the left
B. 1 N to the right
C. 7 N to the left
D. 7 N to the right

8. A horizontal metal plate of area 0.50 m2 lies at the bottom of a lake at a depth of 40 m. The
density of water is 1000 kg/ m3 and the gravitational field strength g is 10 N/ kg. What is the
downward force acting on the plate due to the water?