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Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 12

5054Pressure

The diagram shows three tubes P, Q and R. Each tube contains air trapped by a water column. Which statement is correct?

  1. AThe pressure of the trapped air is equal in tubes P, Q and R.
  2. BThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube Q.
  3. CThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube R.
  4. DThe pressure of the trapped air is greatest in tube P.

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Correct answer: A. The pressure of the trapped air is equal in tubes P, Q and R.

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