Pressure - Quiz

Pressure is force per unit area. What is the SI unit for pressure?

• N

• Nm

• Pa

• kPa

When a diver dives deeper into the ocean, he will experience ...................... liquid pressure

• greater

• less

• no

What pressure does a 4000N horse exert on the ground if each foot is 10cm²?

• 40 N/cm²
• 100 N/cm²
• 400 N/cm²
• 10 N/cm²

Which of these animals would probably cause the greatest pressure on the ground?

• A fat cow with big feet
• A fat cow with small feet
•  A calf with big feet
• A calf with small feet

Pressure is measured in what units

• Newtons
• m/s
• Pascals
• Moles

The pressure resulting from a force of 50 N exerted over an area of 5 m² is

• 10 N
• 0.1 N
• 10 N/m2
• 0.1 Pa

What does pressure measure?

• Strength
• Force exerted on a given area of surface

When you increase your depth under water, the water pressure on your body

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

Diagram shows the design of a dam. Why does the thickness of the dam increase with its depth?

• The design of this structure is stronger.

• Water pressure increases with depth.

• The cost of construction is lower.

• Water pressure acts uniformly in all directions.

In the image which hole will allow the water to travel furthest?

• A

• B

• C