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Atmospheric pressure and Boyle's Law
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20 CIE IGCSE Physics questions on Atmospheric pressure and Boyle's Law, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What causes atmospheric pressure?

  1. The weight of air molecules above a surface
  2. The temperature of the atmosphere
  3. The rotation of the Earth
  4. The gravitational pull of the Moon
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✓ Answer: AThe weight of air molecules above a surface
Award 1 mark for recognising that atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of the air column above a surface. B is incorrect — temperature affects the value of pressure but does not cause it. C is incorrect — Earth's rotation affects wind patterns but not the existence of atmospheric pressure. D is incorrect — the Moon's gravity causes tides, not atmospheric pressure.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A student uses a Bourdon gauge to measure the pressure of a gas trapped in a container. The gauge reads 180 kPa. Which statement about this measurement is correct?

  1. The absolute pressure of the gas is 180 kPa
  2. The gas pressure is 180 kPa above atmospheric pressure
  3. Atmospheric pressure at that location is 180 kPa
  4. The gas pressure is 180 kPa below atmospheric pressure
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✓ Answer: BThe gas pressure is 180 kPa above atmospheric pressure
Award 1 mark for understanding that a Bourdon gauge measures gauge pressure, which is the difference between the gas pressure and atmospheric pressure. A is incorrect — absolute pressure would be gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure. C is incorrect — the reading indicates gas pressure, not atmospheric pressure. D is incorrect — the Bourdon gauge shows pressure above atmospheric, not below.
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CIE IGCSE Physics: Atmospheric pressure and Boyle's Law FAQ

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How is Atmospheric pressure and Boyle's Law typically tested on CIE IGCSE Physics papers?
Atmospheric pressure and Boyle's Law appears across multiple question types on real CIE IGCSE Physics 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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