Question detail
Which option best applies depth for Pressure in liquids (physics only) in AQA GCSE Physics Forces?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (physics only)
Question
- A. Pressure increases with depth — definition focus for depth
- B. This confuses force and pressure and does not answer Pressure in liquids (physics only).
- C. This is too vague because it does not use the force or motion quantity named in the objective.
- D. This reverses the physical cause and effect for Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (physics only).
Answer
The correct answer is: Pressure increases with depth — definition focus for depth
Explanation
The correct option is Pressure increases with depth — definition focus for depth. Pressure increases with depth — definition focus for depth is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to (Physics only) Explain that pressure in a liquid increases with depth. This answer belongs to Pressure in liquids (physics only) within Pressure and pressure differences in fluids (physics only), so it must use precise AQA GCSE Physics forces and motion vocabulary. The other options are wrong because they either confuse force and pressure, omit the required force or motion condition, or move away from the exact subtopic being tested.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Pressure Increase with Depth
Students often think that pressure in a liquid increases due to the weight of the liquid above, but they confuse this with the total weight of the liquid rather than the height of the liquid column.
Emphasize that pressure increases with depth because of the height of the liquid column and its density, not just the total weight of the liquid.
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