Pressure: past paper questions
Real questions on pressure
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- 0625/31 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[3]
Calculate the pressure on the table produced by container B. pressure = N / cm 2 (b) The force on the table from container B is 64 N. The area of container B in contact with the table is 12 cm 2 .
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[4]
Another block of ice is lying on the ground, as shown in Figure 2.2. 0.82 m 0.36 m 0.24 m NOT TO SCALE Figure 2.2 The weight of the block of ice is 650 N. Calculate the pressure on the ground caused by the block of ice in the position shown in Figure 2.2. ground pressure = N / m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[4]
Another block of ice is lying on the ground, as shown in Figure 2.2. 0.82 m 0.36 m 0.24 m NOT TO SCALE Figure 2.2 The weight of the block of ice is 650 N. Calculate the pressure on the ground caused by the block of ice in the position shown in Figure 2.2. ground pressure = N / m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · May/June 2026 · Q4a(ii)[3]
A craftsman pours the liquid metal into a mould, as shown in Figure 4.1. The metal cools until it is solid. liquid metal mould Figure 4.1 Describe the arrangement, separation and motion of the particles in a solid.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q2b(i)[3]
Explain, in terms of particles, how the helium gas exerts a pressure on the inside of the balloon.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q4b(iii)[2]
Another student stands on the ground. (iii) The area in contact with the ground is 380 cm 2 . The weight of the student is 530 N. Calculate the pressure exerted by the student on the ground. State the unit. pressure = unit =
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · May/June 2026 · Q2c[2]
The pressure exerted by the brake fluid on the piston is 8.4 × 10 4 Pa. Calculate the cross-sectional area of the piston. cross-sectional area = m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3a(ii)[2]
Calculate the pressure that the polar bear exerts on the ice. pressure = Pa
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2026 · Q3b[2]
Under the ice is sea water with a density of 1030 kg / m 3 . Calculate the change in pressure Δp between the top of the sea water and a depth of 2.50 m. Δp = Pa
See it on the paper → - 0625/31 · October/November 2025 · Q5c[3]
The weight of the metal cylinder is 420 N. The area of the metal cylinder in contact with the ground is 300 cm 2 . Calculate the pressure on the ground due to the metal cylinder. pressure = N / cm 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · October/November 2025 · Q4a(ii)[4]
A metal block is placed in the tank and it sinks to the bottom. The top surface of the block is 1.1 m below the surface of the liquid. Fig. 4.1 shows the block on the bottom of the tank. liquid metal block 0.30 m 0.45 m Fig. 4.1 force on top of the block = Calculate the force exerted by the liquid on the top of the blo...
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[3]
A different metal block is lying on the ground, as shown in Fig. 3.2. 0.54 m 0.18 m ground Fig. 3.2 (not to scale) The weight of the metal block is 890 N. Calculate the pressure on the ground caused by the block in the position shown in Fig. 3.2. pressure = N / m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · May/June 2025 · Q3b[3]
A different metal block is lying on the ground, as shown in Fig. 3.2. 0.54 m 0.18 m ground Fig. 3.2 (not to scale) The weight of the metal block is 890 N. Calculate the pressure on the ground caused by the block in the position shown in Fig. 3.2. pressure = N / m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · February/March 2025 · Q3b[3]
The weight of the solid cuboid is 48 N. The area of the solid cuboid in contact with the ground is 32 cm 2 . Calculate the pressure exerted by the solid cuboid on the ground. pressure on ground = N / cm 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/12 · October/November 2024 · Q11[1]
In which position does a person exert least pressure on the ground?
See it on the paper → - 0625/12 · October/November 2024 · Q24[1]
What could bar PQ be?
See it on the paper → - 0625/33 · October/November 2024 · Q3b[3]
Fig. 3.1 shows another boy sitting on a solid block of wood. block of wood ground Fig. 3.1 The total weight of the boy and the block is 1200 N. The area of the block of wood in contact with the ground is 0.16 m 2 . Calculate the pressure exerted on the ground. pressure = N / m 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2024 · Q4c[3]
Describe, in terms of particles, how a gas exerts a pressure on the walls of its container. , ,
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · February/March 2024 · Q3a[3]
The weight of the computer is 48 N. The area of the computer in contact with the surface of the desk is 20 cm 2 . Calculate the pressure due to the computer on the surface of the desk. pressure = N / cm 2
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2024 · Q3a(i)[2]
Calculate the pressure on the road due to the weight of the car. pressure =
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates applied the equation P = F / A correctly, using data from Table 3.1 and the weight calculated in 2(a)(i). • Most answers were recorded to at least two significant figures. Limited responses • A few candidates correctly recalled the equation P = F / A and then substituted a value for the mass of the bear instead of the weight of (force exerted by) the bear...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/42 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates correctly recalled the equation for pressure change with depth of liquid and used the data in the question to calculate the required pressure change. Limited responses • A common misconception was to state that pressure change equals density times depth. • A few candidates confused ∆p and ρ (density) in the equation ∆p = ρgh. • Some candidates did not cor...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/42 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
Many correct answers were seen. Common errors were recalling the pressure equation incorrectly, usually pressure = force area, or miscalculating the area of the block.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0625/32 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
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