P11 - Pressure in liquids and gases Flashcards

paper 2

1
Q

What is a fluid?

A

a substance that can flow (liquid or gas)

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2
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What is the unit of pressure that is equal to one newton per square metre?

A

pascal (Pa)

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3
Q

Why does the pressure in a liquid increase with depth?

A

pressure at any point in a liquid is due to the weight of the liquid above that point.

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4
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Why does the pressure in a liquid depend on the density of the liquid?

A

pressure is due to the weight of the liquid and the weight of the liquid depends on the density

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5
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What is upthrust?

A

the resultant force due to the difference in pressure between the top and bottom surfaces of an object submerged in a fluid.

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6
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What will an object placed in a fluid do if its weight is equal to the upthrust?

A

float

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7
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What will an object placed in a fluid do if its weight is greater than the upthrust?

A

sink

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8
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Why does an object that is more dense than a fluid sink if it is placed in the fluid?

A

weight of the object is greater than the weight of the fluid displaced, so the wight of the object is greater than the upthrust

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9
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Why does an object that is less dense than a fluid float if it is placed in the fluid?

A

weight of the object is less than the weight of the fluid displaced, so the weight of the object is less than the upthrust

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10
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Does an object that is partially submerged in a fluid experience a greater pressure on its bottom or top surface?

A

bottom

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11
Q

What is the Earth’s atmosphere?

A

The layer of air that surrounds the earth

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12
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What is atmospheric pressure caused by?

A

air molecules colliding with surfaces

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13
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Why does atmospheric pressure decrease with increased altitude?

A

the density of the air decreases, fewer air molecules as you go higher - there is less weight of air above a surface and fewer air molecules so density of the atmosphere decreases

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14
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How does the height of the atmosphere compare to the radius of the earth?

A

it is smaller

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