Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 11
A cylindrical block of wood has cross-sectional area A and weight W. It is totally immersed in water with its axis vertical. The block experiences pressures p_t and p_b at its top and bottom surfaces respectively. What is the upthrust on the block?
- A(p_b − p_t)
- B(p_b − p_t)A
- C(p_b − p_t)A − W
- D(p_b − p_t)A + W
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Correct answer: B. (p_b − p_t)A
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