Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
4.3Density and pressure
Density and pressure in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 4.3.1Define and use density.
- 4.3.2Define and use pressure.
- 4.3.3Derive the hydrostatic pressure equation from the definitions of pressure and density.
- 4.3.4Use the hydrostatic pressure equation.
- 4.3.5Explain upthrust as a result of a difference in hydrostatic pressure.
- 4.3.6Calculate upthrust with Archimedes' principle.
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Density, pressure in fluids and upthrust
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