Physics Module Form 4

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Define pressure.

UNDERSTANDING

PRESSURE

Pressure is defined as the _________ applied on a unit __________ ______. P=

F A

where

F = Force (N) 2 A = surface area (m ) P = Pressure (_______)

1 Pa = ___ N m-2 Example : The diagram shows a wooden block of dimensions 8 cm 10 cm 12 cm. Its weight is 12 N. On which side should the wooden block be placed to produce a maximum pressure exerted on the table. What is value of this pressure ? On minimum area i.e. 8 cm X 10 cm P Weight (F) . Minimum Area (A) = ___12____ (0.08)(0.10) = Problem Solving =

1. Calculate the pressure on a wall when the palm of a hand with area 150
cm2 is pushed against the wall a force of 210 N.

2. A teacher who weights 637N has a foot with a surface area of 200 cm2.
When he stands with one foot, calculate the force applied per cm2.

Relationship between pressure and force, pressure and surface area

Situation 1 : Figure 3.1a, press a thumbtack into a piece of wood with your thumb where as Figure 3.1b, hit using the hammer.

Figure 3.1(a) Figure 3.1(b) (a) Observe Figure 3.1a and Figure 3.1b and state one comparison. ______________________________________________________

(b) Which one is received a higher force?

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Situation 2 : A 500 g cardboard box placed on a table in two different orientations.

Figure 3.2a Figure 3.2b. (a) Calculate the pressure exerted on the table for i) figure 3.2a ii) figure 3.2b.

(b) Which figure shows that the higher pressure is exerted to the table? _____________________________________________________ (c) State the relationship between pressure and surface area. ______________________________________________________ Factor that affecting pressure. - Force - Surface Area

1. Ways to increase pressure are : a) ____________ force ; 2. Ways to decrease pressure are :
a) ____________ force ; b) ____________area of contact. b) ____________area of contact.

The applications of pressure in our daily life.

a) High pressure.
Tools like knives, chisels, axes and saws have sharp cutting edges. The surface area of contact is _______ When a force is applied on the tool, the small area of contact will produce a _________ pressure to cut the material.

b) Low pressure.
The flat base of each metal pole of a tent has a ___________ surface area to _____________ the pressure exerted on the ground. The poles will not sink into the ground because of the flat bases. Exercise 1. A cylinder has a mass of 12 kg and a cross-sectional area of 200 cm2. What is the pressure acting at its base? A. 6 kPa C. 12 kPa B. 9 kPa D. 15 kPa

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Wind blows normally on a wall at a pressure of 200 kPa. If the wall has an area of 5 m2., what is the force acting on the wall? A. 40kN C. 1000KN B. 800kN D. 1200kN

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A 250 N force is applied at an angle 30o to the surface of a block. The surface is a square of sides 10 cm. What is the pressure exerted on the surface? A. 1.25 kPa C. 25.0 kPa B. 2.50 kPa D. 12.5 kPa

A balloon is pressed with a force of 2.4 N using a finger. Find the pressure exerted on the balloon if the area of fingertip is 2.0 x 10-4 m2

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The diagram below shows a concrete block of dimension 1.5 m x 2.0 m x 3.0 m. Its weight is 60N. Calculate (a)maximum pressure, (b)minimum pressure:

a) maximum pressure

b) minimum pressure

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A Perodua Myvi with a mass of 900 kg. Air pressure for each tyre is 2 x 105 Pa. (a) What is the meaning of pressure ? ____________________________________________________________________ (b) Calculate the area in contact with the ground for each tyre.

c) Zamani drives his car to his school with a distance of 10 km and find his car tyre become harder than usual. Explain why this is happen? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Experiment : Based on the diagram below, complete the suitable planning experiment.

a) b) c.i) ii)

Inference Hypothesis Aim Variables

: : :

Manipulated : Responding : Constant :

iii) Apparatus & material iv) Diagram

v) Procedure

vi) Result

vii)

Analyse data

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UNDERSTANDING PRESSURE IN LIQUIDS

Characteristics 1. Pressure in liquids acts in __________ directions. of pressure in liquid

2. Draw the jet of water from the container. .

Pressure in liquids _______ with depth.

3. Draw the water level in the container.

Shape and size _________ influence the pressure

4. The hole in both containers are at the same height. Draw the jet of water and oil.

water

oil

Formula for pressure in liquid

The higher the density the _________ the pressure.

The pressure in a liquid is the product of depth, density and gravitational acceleration. P= x x
P = Pressure ( Pascal) = density ( ______ ) g =_____________ h = height (m)

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Example :1. An air bubble is at a depth of 5 m below the surface of a lake . What is the pressure of water on the bubble if the density of the water is 1000 kg m-3? P=hg = 5 x 1000 x 10 = _________ Pa 2. The figure shows a high tin with a length of 100 cm is filled to the full with water.

If the pressure caused by the water at point P is 8000 Pa, What is the value of L?(Density of water = 1000 kg m - 3 )

Experiment :

Pressure and density in liquids

a. b. c. d.

Inference Hypothesis Aim Variables

: : :

i) ii) iii)

Manipulated : Responding : Constant :

e. f.

Apparatus & material Procedure

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g. Result

h.

Analyse data Conclusion Precaution 1.

: Graph of .. (draw on graph paper ) : : 2.

i. j.

Applications of pressure in liquid

Exercise 1. Which of the following factor does not influence the pressure of a liquid? A. B. C. D. Depth Acceleration due to gravity Density Volume 4. The density of water is 1000 kg m-3.

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Mercury has density of 13600 kg m-3. If the pressure of mercury is 650 kPa, what is the depth from its surface? A. 4.0 m C. 5.8 m B. 4.8 m D. 6.4m

Find the density of liquid X in kg m-3?

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Water has density equals to 1 g cm-3. What is its pressure at a depth of 12 m from the surface? A. 80 kPa C. 120kPa B. 100 kPa D. 140kPa

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A container contains two layers of liquids. An oil layer 45cm thick floats on 60 cm of water. The densityof oil is 750 kg m-3 and water is 1000 kg m-3. ( g = 10 m s-2 ) a) What is the pressure exerted on water by the oil layer?

b) what is the total pressure exerted on the bottom of the container?

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The pressure at the bottom of the dam is 2.4 x 106 Pa. What is the depth of water if the density of water is 1 000 kg m-3.

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Figure below shows a cross-sectional area of the structure of a dam.

Wall

Water

Observe the thickness of the wall at the top and bottom part of the dam in the figure above. Based on the observations:

(a) (b) (c)

State one suitable inference that can be made. State one appropriate hypothesis for an investigation.

[ 1 mark ] [ 1 mark ]

With the use of apparatus such as a thistle funnel, beaker and other apparatus, describe an experimental framework to test your hypothesis. In your description, state clearly the following: (i) aim of the experiment, (ii) variables in the experiment, (iii) list of apparatus, (iv) arrangement of the apparatus, (v) the procedure of the experiment which include the method of controlling the manipulated variable and the method of measuring the responding variable, (vi) the way you would tabulate the data, (vii) the way you would analysis the data. [ 10 marks ]

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UNDERSTANDING GAS PRESSURE AND A T M O S P H E R I C P R E S S U R E

Gases are : Made of .. Move .. Far apart with a very .. attraction. Collide each other and collide with the wall of container with The average kinetic energy . when the temperature . The gas pressure in a container is caused by the ... of gas molecules with the of the container. Gas pressure can be measured by using 2 types of instrument known as : (a) . gauge (consists of a semi-circular or C-shaped copper tube that tends to straighten if more and more gas is pumped (compressed) into it). (b) . (consists of a U-tube about 1 m in height. About 50% of the volume of the U-tube is filled with liquid such as mercury or water).

Kinetic molecular theory

Gas Pressure

Atmospheric pressure

The atmospheric pressure is caused by the downward .. exerted by the air ( the weight of the atmosphere) on the Earths surface. The greater from the sea level, the the atmospheric pressure. The atmospheric pressure at sea level is 1 atmosphere ( 1 atm) 1 atmosphere(atm) = mm Hg = ..Pa = 1000 milibar Find this: If density, of mercury (Hg) = 13600 kg m-3 and density of water = 1000 kg m-3. 1 atm = __________ m of water Barometer is an instrument to measure atmospheric pressure. There are 2 types of barometer: (a) ................................ (is made of a partially vacuum sealed metal box). (b) . (is made of a long glass tube about 1 meter in length fully filled with mercury and then inverted (turned upside down) into a bowl of mercury). Example 1: The atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg. What is the value of the atmospheric pressure in Pascal? [ Density of mercury, (Hg) = 13 600 kg m-3 ] h = 760 mm = 76 cm = 0.76 m Atmospheric pressure, P = h g = (0.76)(13600)(10) = . Pa

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Manometer

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PA = _____ = Patm = 76 cm Hg 1
C D

PC = PA + PHg = (76 + 4) cm Hg = 80 cm Hg

PD = _____ + _____ = ______ cm Hg

Hg = 13600 kg m-3 ; water = 1000 kg m-3

C D

h cm PA = _____ = Patm = 76 cm Hg water

PC = PA + PHg = (76 + 4) cm Hg = 80 cm Hg PD = ____ cm water PD = _____ = 80 cm Hg

PA = Patm = 76 cm Hg PC = PA + PHg
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Gas flow

= (76 + ___ ) cm Hg = ________ cm Hg Pgas = PD = ______ = ______ cm Hg

Simple Barometer

1. Figure shows apparatus set up which is used to measure atmospheric pressure. [Mercury density = 1.36 x 104 kg m-3] Calculate the pressure at point Q in Pa.

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2. If the atmospheric pressure is 76 cm Hg, what is the pressure of the trapped air P?

Applications of atmospheric pressure.

1.Siphon

. .. .. ..
2. Vacuum cleaner

. .. .. ..

Exercise 1.

( g = 9.8 m s-2 ; Hg = 13.6 x 103 kg m-3 ) 2. Which instruments is meant for measuring atmospheric pressure? A. Carburettor B. Siphon C. Fortins Barometer D. Hydrometer Which of the following is not true about atmospheric pressure? A. Atmospheric pressure acts in all directions. B. Atmospheric pressure decreases with distance from Earths surface. C. Atmospheric pressure can only measure in Pa or N m-2.

What is the pressure of the gas trapped inside the J-tube, in Pa unit?

3. 1.19 x 105 Pa 1.90 x 105 Pa 2.19 x 105 Pa 2.90 x 105 Pa

A. B. C. D.

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Diagram below shows a set up of apparatus for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Diagram shows a set up of apparatus for measuring atmospheric pressure. (a) What is the name for the instrument? (b) Determine the atmospheric pressure as measured by the instrument , (i) in the cm Hg unit (ii) in the Pa unit

(c) State the change of length of the mercury column above the mercury surface (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) The tube is raised by 10cm .... The surrounding temperature increases .. The instrument is brought to the peak of a mountain .. Water vapor is brought to the vacuum region

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Definition

PASCALS PRINCIPLE
Pascals Principle state that pressure exerted on an fluid is transmitted . to every part of the fluid.

Water spurts out at the ________ speed because the pressure act at all the point are _______ . Pascals Principle

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Remember, P=F A

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Pressure at both side are same, PA = PB So that ; FA = FB AA AB a) When 20 N of force is applied at piston A, FB produced is FB = FA AB = 20 x 8.0 AA 0.47 FB = ________

b) When piston A is moved downward for 2 m, how far the load has been move up. Volume of liquid transmitted from A to B are equal. VA = VB AAhA = ABhB ; where as V = Ah

hB = ______ Application of Pascals Principle Gather information about ;

1. Hydraulic brake system

2. Automobile hydraulic lift.

Exercise Figure below shows a hydraulic jack. 1. Piston A and piston B have crosssectional areas 5 cm2 and 100 cm2 respectively. If mass of 3kg is placed on piston A, what is the maximum weight that can be lifted by piston B?

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Which of the following device is based on the Pascals Principle of pressure transmission? A. Hydrometer B. Cars hydraulic brake C. Bunsen burner D. Fire extinguisher The input piston of hydraulic press is pushed down 2.0 cm from the original position. If the cross sectional area of input piston is 5.0 cm2 and of the output piston is 50 cm2 , how much will the load be raised up? A. 0.2 cm B. 1.0 cm C. 1.5 cm D. 1.8 cm

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A. 300N C. 800N

B. 600N D. 900N

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A hydraulic jack which is used for lifting a car at a service centre for motor vehicles. The hydraulic jack made up of two pistons X and Y of cross-sectional area 0.02 m2 and 18 m2 respectively. When the compressor is switched on, a force of 200 N acts on piston X.

(a) Name the physics principle applied in the hydraulic jack.

_____________________________________________________________________

(b) Explain how the car is lifted

______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

(c) State two advantages of using oil as the hydraulic fluid of water.
_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

(d) Calculate the pressure exerted on piston Y.

(e) Calculate the maximum weight of a load that can be lifted by piston Y.

(f) If piston X move down by 45 cm, what is the distance moved by piston Y?

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Cross section area of piston A and piston B are 4000 cm2 and 6 000 cm2 respectively. i) Calculate the ratio of the force acting on piston A with the force acting on piston B

ii) If the piston B lifts a car 2.50 m high, how far to the right should piston A move?

iii) Why the system less effective when there is air bubbles in the piston. . 6. Given that the cross-sectional area of smaller piston and larger piston are 20 cm2 and 60 cm2 respectively. If the smaller piston is pushed with a force of 15 N. Calculate; a) i) Pressure exerted on smaller piston. ii) Pressure exerted on larger piston

b) the ratio of pressure acted on the smaller piston and larger piston

c) the force experienced by the larger piston

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ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE

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Definition Archimedes Principle: When an object is __________ or __________ immersed in a fluid, the upthrust or _____________ on it is equal to the ___________ of fluid displaced. Simple activity to show the presence of buoyant force 1. Determine the actual weight of plasticine and the apparent weight of the plasticine in water. Actual weight = 1. FB with liquid displaced Apparent weight = . (The weight of plasticine in water) Loss in weight = . Weight of Water Displaced = Buoyant force

Relationship between ;

Volume of liquid displaced = Volume of ______ ________ 2. FB with Weight of floating object 2. Floating object

W Buoyant force = weight of object

Floating

Buoyancy Force, FB

FB = Wliquid displaced FB = ________

; W = mg ; m = V

FB = buoyant force (N) = density (kgm-3) g = 10 ms-2 V = volume (m3)

Example

1. An object of density, 40 g cm-3 and mass 500 g is immersed in a liquid of density 2 g cm-3. Calculate; a) the volume of liquid displaced b) the mass of the liquid displaced

c) the buoyant force experienced by the object (g =10 m s-2)

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Application of Archimedes Principle

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1. Submarine

2. Hot Air Ballon

3. Hydrometer

Exercise 1. A ship of mass 80000 kg floats on the sea surface. If the density of the sea water is 1250 kg m-3, what is the volume of the displaced sea water? A. 6.4 m3 C. 640 m3 B. 64 m3 D. 800 m3

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The diagram shows an object partially immersed in a liquid. What is the mass of the object? ( g = 10 m s-2 )

A. 2.0 N C. 0.020 kg 3. The diagram shows an object immersed in two liquids of different densities. 4.

B. 20 N D. 200 g

A body of density 800 kg m-3 floats in liquid A and liquid B as shown. If the density of liquid B is 1000 kg m-3 , what is the possible density of liquid A? A. 790 kg m-3 B. 905 kg m-3 C. 1000 kg m-3 D. 1050 kg m-3

Which of the following related F1 and F2 correctly? A. F1 < F2 B. F1 = F2 C. F1 > F2

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(a) A fisherman finds that his boat is at different levels in the sea and in the river, although the boat carries the same load. The density of sea water is 1 025 kg m-3 and of river water is 1 000 kg m-3.

Figure 1 and 2 illustrate the situation of the boat in the sea and in the river. (i) What is meant by density? ___________________________________________________________________ (ii) Using Figure 1 and 2, compare the levels of the boat and the volumes of water displaced by the boat. .. .. .. Relating the mass of the boat with its load, the volume of water displaced and the density of the water, deduce a relevant physics concept. (iii) Name the physics principle that explains the above situation. b) A submarine can sail on the sea surface and under the sea. Explain how a submarine on the surface submerges.

(3 marks) c) Figures 3.5(c) and 3.5(d) below illustrate the working principle of a hydrometer. The depth to which the test tube sinks depends on its surrounding liquid.

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Draw a diagram that shows the design of your hydrometer and in your explanation, emphasis the following aspects: (i) the stability of the hydrometer (ii) the sensitivity of the hydrometer (iii) the ability to measure a wide range of densities of liquids (iv) the calibration of the hydrometer. [10m]

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Definition

B E R N O U L L I S

P R I N C I P L E

In a steady flow of fluid, the __________in the fluid is ________ when the velocity of the fluid is high and vice versa.
Reminder : 1. Bernoullis Principle is obeyed only for moving fluid . 2. Fluid will move from high pressure into the low pressure.

AEROFOIL

Figure below shows an _________ The upper region of the aerofoil has _________ air velocity than the lower region of the aerofoil. By Bernoullis principle, the lower region has _________ pressure than the upper region of the aerofoil. This causes a _________ _______ _____ on the aerofoil.

Situation that involved with Bernoullis Principle

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Water flows through a uniform tube from _____ pressure to a _____ pressure area. Fluid pressure decreases linearly; PA ____ PB____ PC VA ____ VB____VC Therefore hA ____ hB ____hc Water flows through a non uniform tube, the velocity of the fluid; V__ > V__ > V___ VC is the highest because water is forces to flow through a constriction at A, hence it speed up. Pressure of fluid; P __ > P__ > P__ 3-18 Therefore; h __ > h___ >h___

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When the air is not flowing the pressure is same at every point. When the air is allowed to flow in, the velocity of the fluid; V__ > V____ > V___ Because the cross-sectional area at B is the smallest. Pressure of fluid; P___ > P___ >P_____ Therefore; h___ h____ > h____

4. Water flows around the ping pong ball at _____ speed through the filter. Higher atmospheric pressure produces a __________ which is larger than _________ of ping pong ball. Ping pong ball is pushed ________ by upward force and does not drop.

Exercise 1. If the height of the fluid in tube L is h1, and that is tube M is h2, which of the following is true?

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Aeroplane wings act as aerofoils. What is the funtion of an aerofoil?

A. h1 > h2 because v1 > v2 B. h1 < h2 because v1 < v2 C. h1 > h2 because v1 < v2 D. h1 < h2 because v1 > v2

A. To raise up the aeroplane. B. To increase the speed of air flow at the surface of wing. C. To reduce the air resistance and the drag force. 4. Which of the following relates two quantities in Bernoullis principle? A. Velocity and force B. Pressure and momentum C. Velocity and pressure D. Force and momentum

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Which of the following instruments is not based on Bernoullis principle? A. Bunsen burner B. Car carburettor C. Hydraullic jack D. Flight of an airplane

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A boy standing by the road side. When a big lorry passed in front of him, the boy feels a pull towards the lorry. This phenomenon can be explained by A. Pascals principle B. Bernoullis principle C. Archimedes principle

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As a researcher in a boat manufacturing company. , you are assigned to study metal characteristics used to make the boat. You are given four choices of metals P, Q, R and S. The table below shows the characteristics for the four metals. Metal P Q R S Shape Streamlined Oval Circle Streamlined Density Kgm 3 900 452 387 500 Specific Heat Capacity Low High Low High Strength High High High High

Table 1 Based on table 1 i) Explain the suitable characteristics of the metal to be used as the material to make the boat. ii) Determine the most suitable metal to be used as the material to make the boat and give your reasons. ( 10 marks)

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Name the principle involved in this situation.

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