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4 marksHydrostatics

CSEC Physics · May/June 2019 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(iii)

A concrete block, as shown in Figure 3, was made with cement. Its dimensions are 3m, 2m, and 140cm. Its mass is 20160 kg.

Given that g = 10 N kg⁻¹, calculate the pressure exerted on the floor by the base of the concrete block.

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  1. 2(a)Complete Table 2 by inserting the appropriate physical quantities and derived SI units.[5 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Calculate the density of the concrete block, given that its mass is 20 160 kg.[4 marks]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Define the term 'pressure'.[2 marks]

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