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Pressure in fluids and the atmosphere
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A wooden block of base area 0.05 m² exerts a force of 20 N on the floor. What is the pressure the block exerts on the floor?

  1. A: 1.0 Pa
  2. B: 0.0025 Pa
  3. C: 400 Pa
  4. D: 4000 Pa
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✓ Answer: C — C: 400 Pa
Pressure = Force ÷ Area = 20 N ÷ 0.05 m² = 400 Pa. Option A incorrectly divides force by area but uses wrong arithmetic. Option B inverts the formula, dividing area by force. Option D multiplies force by area instead of dividing.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following best explains why a sharp knife cuts more easily than a blunt knife when the same force is applied?

  1. D: The sharp knife has a smaller contact area, reducing the force on the material.
  2. A: The sharp knife has a larger contact area, increasing the force on the material.
  3. B: The sharp knife has a larger contact area, reducing the pressure on the material.
  4. C: The sharp knife has a smaller contact area, increasing the pressure on the material.
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✓ Answer: D — C: The sharp knife has a smaller contact area, increasing the pressure on the material.
Pressure = Force ÷ Area. With the same applied force, a smaller contact area (sharp edge) produces a higher pressure, making it easier to cut. Option A incorrectly states the sharp knife has a larger area. Option B incorrectly states a larger area and incorrectly relates this to easier cutting. Option D incorrectly suggests the force changes — the same force is applied in both cases.
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CIE IGCSE Co-ordinated Science (Double Award): Pressure in fluids and the atmosphere FAQ

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Pressure in fluids and the atmosphere appears across multiple question types on real CIE IGCSE Co-ordinated Science (Double Award) papers — most commonly as multiple-choice questions in the objective section, structured short-answer questions in the main paper, and occasionally as part of an extended response. Kramizo's practice bank reflects that mix: 4-option MCQs, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blank key terms, multi-select questions, and ordering questions. Working through the bank gives you exposure to every question style examiners actually use.

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