AIR PRESSURE

1 Diagram 12 shows a siphon.

Diagram 12

When the clip is opened, the water flows out because of

A the nature of the water.

B the force of gravity.
C the water pressure.
D the air pressure
PMR 2008

2 Diagram 10 shows the information on the label of a metal container.

Which of the following shows the characteristics of the contents of the container?

A Non-flammable liquid
B Corrosive substances
C Radioactive substances
D Gas under high pressure
PMR 2008
3 Diagram 11 shows a glass containing water placed upside down on a plastic cover. The water
remains in the glass.

From which direction, A, B, C or D, does the air pressure acts so that the water does not spill?

Diagram 11

PMR 2007
4 Diagram 10 shows a syringe used to transfer water.

Diagram 10

Why does the water enter the syringe when the piston is pulled up?

A The air pressure inside and outside the syringe is the same.
B The water pressure inside the beaker and inside the syringe is the same
C The air pressure outside the syringe is less than the air pressure.
D The air pressure outside the syringe is higher than the air pressure inside the syringe.
PMR 2007
5 The diagram shows an experiment on air pressure.

When the piston is pulled out, the balloon inflates.

Inflation of the balloon is due to

A the air pressure at Y higher than the air pressure at X

B the air pressure at X higher than the air pressure at Z
C the air pressure at Z higher than the air pressure at Y
D the air pressure at Z higher than the air pressure at X
PMR 2006
6 The diagram shows a hook stuck onto a wall to hang a load.

What modification could be made to ensure the rubber sucker sticks more strongly on the
wall to support more load?

A Use a bigger hook

B Use a smaller hook
C Use a larger rubber sucker
D Use a smaller rubber sucker
PMR 2005
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ANSWER:

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. C