Pressure in Liquids
Physics · JC 1 · Pressure and Its Applications · Semester 1

Pressure in Liquids

Students will investigate how pressure varies with depth in liquids and understand the concept of atmospheric pressure.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 2: Newtonian Mechanics, 2.3 Forces, Learning Outcome (e) define pressure and use p = F/AH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 2: Newtonian Mechanics, 2.3 Forces, Learning Outcome (f) derive, using the concept of pressure, the formula p = hρg

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Students will investigate how pressure varies with depth in liquids and understand the concept of atmospheric pressure.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the factors that determine pressure at a certain depth in a liquid.
  2. Compare the pressure exerted by a liquid at the same depth in different containers.
  3. Design an experiment to demonstrate the relationship between liquid depth and pressure.

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