Three identical cubes are arranged as in three

PRESSURE different (I, II and II) positions on a horizontal surface.

Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
Solid & Liquid Pressures The pressure applied on the horizontal surface by the
cubes in arrangement I is “P”.
1. 2.
1. Solid objects X, Y and Z are made of the same
substance. The pressures applied by X, Y, Z on the
2. Solid objects K and L are placed on a horizontal
surface in two different arrangements as shown in
horizontal surface are PX, PY, PZ and the magnitudes Figure-1 and Figure-2.
of the forces applied by them on the horizontal
surface are FX, FY, FZ.
(“A” represents the base areas of the objects.) What are the pressures applied on the horizontal
surface by the cubes in arrangement II and III in
terms of “P”?

a) Compare PX, PY and PZ. Read the following statements. If the statement is
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT print "A", if it is
POSSIBLE print "P" or if it is WRONG then print
PZ > PY > PX "W".
You have to correct the wrong statements by
b) Compare FX, FY and FZ. using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s).

FZ > FY > FX P
____ The weight of object K is equal to the
weight of object L.

2. A
____ The pressure applied by the objects in
Solid objects K and L are placed on a horizontal 4.
surface in two different arrangements as shown in Figure-2 is greater than the pressure
Two cylinders X andapplied
Y are placed
by the on a horizontal
objects in Figure-1.
Figure-1 and Figure-2. surface as shown in the figure. The radius of cylinder
Y is twiceAthe radiusThe
____ of cylinder X and
total force their by
applied heights
the objects on
are equal. The pressure applied by cylinder X on the is
the horizontal surface in Figure-1
horizontal surface is “P” and the pressure applied by
equal to the total force applied by the
cylinder Y on the horizontal surface is “2P”.
objects on the horizontal surface in
Figure-2.
1 1
Physics
2. 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
Solid objects K and L are placed on a horizontal 4.
3.
surface in two different arrangements as shown in Two cylinders X and Y are placed on a horizontal
Three identical cubes are arranged as in three
3. Figure-1 and Figure-2.
different (I, II and II) positions on a horizontal surface. 4. surface as shown in the figure. The radius of cylinder
The pressure applied on the horizontal surface by the Y is twice the radius of cylinder X and their heights
cubes in arrangement I is “P”. are equal. The pressure applied by cylinder X on the
horizontal surface is “P” and the pressure applied by
cylinder Y on the horizontal surface is “2P”.

What are the pressures applied on the horizontal
surface
Readby the
the cubes instatements.
following arrangement II and
If the III in
statement is
terms of “P”?
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT print "A", if it is
POSSIBLE print "P" or if it is WRONG then print
"W".
You have to 3Gcorrect the wrong statements by What would the pressure be, in terms “P”, on the
P =
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s). horizontal surface if cylinder X is placed on the
A top of cylinder Y?

____ The weight of object K is equal to the GX

3Gof object
weight G L. P P = 2 ⇒ GX = Pπ r 2
PII = = ⇒ PII = πr
3A A 3
GY
____ The pressure applied by the objects in
2P = ⇒ G = 8Pπ r 2

4π r
Figure-2 is greater than the pressure 2 Y
applied by the objects in Figure-1.
3G P
PIII = ⇒ PIII = GX + GY (Pπ r 2 ) + (8Pπ r 2 )
____ The 2A 2 by the objects on
total force applied Pfinal = =
the horizontal surface in Figure-1 is 4π r 2
4π r 2
equal to the total force applied by the
objects on the horizontal surface in 9P
4. Figure-2.
Pfinal =
Two cylinders X and Y are placed on a horizontal 1
4
2
surface as shown in the figure. The radius of cylinder
 containers are related as mL>mK>mM.
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
5. 7. 6.
A liquid is poured into a container that some
is placed on a
5. Three containers K, L, M are placed on a horizontal
surface as shown in the figure. The forces applied by
6.
Containers X and
liquid ashorizontal
Y are identical.
surface
in the figure. Theas shown
liquid
X contains
in the on
pressure figure.
the The
the liquids on the bases of containers K, L and M are base ofpressure
containerapplied bythe
X is “P”, theforce
liquidapplied
on the by
basetheof the
equal. liquid oncontainer
the baseisof“P”, the force
container X isapplied
“F” andbythe
theforce
liquid on the
applied base
by theofcontainer
the container
on theis “F” and thesurface
horizontal force applied
is by
“Fh”. the container on the horizontal surface is “Fh”.
(Figure is composed of identical squares.)

Read the following statements. If the statement is

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT print "A", if it is
POSSIBLE print "P" or if it is WRONG then print
"W". How would “P”, “F” and “Fh” change if the
You have to correct the wrong statements by container were placed onIfits
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s). Read the following statements. thesurface having
statement is base
areaprint
CORRECT of “A”?
"C" or if it is WRONG then print
"W".
P
____ The liquid pressures at the bottom of the You have to correct the wrong statements by
P appropriate
: increases
______________________
containers are equal. using an word(s) of phrase(s).

P
____ The base areas of the containers are decreases
F If the :liquid in______________________
equal. ____ container X was poured
into container Y, the liquid pressure on
P
____ The densities of the liquids in the the base of container
remains Y would
thebesame
“P/2”.
Fh : ______________________
containers are related as dL>dK>dM.
____ If the liquid in container X were poured 2
P
____ The heights of the liquids in the into container Y, the force applied by the
containers are related as hM>hK>hL. liquid on the base of container Y would
be “F/2”.
A
____ The masses of the liquids in the
containers are related as mL>mK>mM. ____ If the liquid in container X were poured
3 into container Y, the force applied by
container Y would be “Fh”.
 L K M
into container Y, the force applied by
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure container Y would be “Fh”.
6.
7. A liquid is poured into a container that is placed on a 8.
A container is fulfilled with a liquid as shown in the
l
by 7. Containers
horizontalX surface
liquid as in the
pressure
and Y are
figure.by
applied
as identical.
The
shown inXthe
theliquid
contains
figure. some
liquidpressure on the
on the base
The
of the
8. figure. The areas of the lateral surfaces X and Y are
re base of container
container X the
is “P”, is “P”, theapplied
force force applied
by theby the on the
liquid "3A" and "A" respectively. The force applied by the
liquid on of
base thethe
base of container
container is “F”Xandis “F”
theand theapplied
force force by liquid on lateral surface X is "F".
applied by the container
the container on the horizontal
on the horizontal surfacesurface
is “Fh”.is
“Fh”.
(Figure is composed of identical squares.)

is

t
How would “P”, “F” and “Fh” change if the What is the force applied by the liquid on the
container were placed on its surface having base lateral surface Y in terms of "F"?
Read the following statements. If the statement is
area of “A”?
CORRECT print "C" or if it is WRONG then print
"W".
You have to correct the wrong statements by 3h 9hdgA
e P : ______________________
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s). FX = F = .d.g.3A =
2 2
CF
____ If :the liquid
______________________
in container X was poured
into container Y, the liquid pressure on 5h 5hdgA
Fh
the base of container Y would be “P/2”.
: ______________________
FY = .d.g.A =
W 2 2
____ If the liquid in container X were poured
into container Y, the force applied by the
2

liquid on the base of container Y would

be “F/2”. 3F/2 5F
FY =
C
____ If the liquid in container X were poured 9
into container Y, the force applied by
container Y would be “Fh”. 4
 the horizontal surface would be greater.
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
9. 11. 10.
The dimensions ofwith
a rectangular
two liquidscontainer
X and Y are as 15 cm,
9. Two immiscible liquids X and Y are in equilibrium in a
closed container as shown in the figure.
10.
Two containers
20 The
in figure. cm and
are filled
30 of
weight cm. It is X
liquid completely
is “G1” and filled
the with a liquid.
weight
of liquidThe
Y isforce
“G2”.applied by the
The force liquidbyonliquid
applied the lateral surface
X on the
base ofKitsis container
"FK" and the force
is “F applied by the liquid on the
1” and the force applied by
liquid Ybase of the
on the basecontainer is "FB". is “F2”. The ratio
of its container
of F1 to F2 is 1/2.

Read the following statements. If the statement is

CORRECT print "C" or if it is WRONG then print
"W".
You have to correct the wrong statements by
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s).

What is the ratio

is theofratio
G1 to
ofGF2K?to FB?
W
____ If the container was made upside-down,
What
the liquid pressure at the bottom of the
container would not change.
increase AB = 15.20 = 300 cm2

C AK = 20.30 = 600 cm2

____ If the container was made upside-down,
the force applied by the liquids at the base
of the container would be less.
FK = 15.d.g.600 ⎫
⎪ FK
C ⎬⇒ =1
____ If the container was made upside-down,
⎪ FB
the pressure applied by the container on FB = 30.d.g.300 ⎭
the horizontal surface would be greater.

12.
10. 5
Two immiscible liquids of densities “2d” and “3d” are
 the pressure applied by the container on
the horizontal surface would be greater.
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
11. 12.
na Two10.containers are filled with two liquids X and Y as Two immiscible liquids of densities “2d” and “3d” are
11. The dimensions
in figure. The weight of of liquid
a rectangular
X is “G1” container 12.
are 15 cm,
and the weight poured into a container as shown in the figure. The
20 cm
of liquid Y isand
“G230 cm.force
”. The It is completely filled with
applied by liquid X onathe
liquid. surface areas of lateral surfaces are “A” and “2A”.
baseThe force
of its applied
container is by
“F1the liquid
” and on theapplied
the force lateralbysurface The force exerted by the liquid on the lateral surface
liquidK Yison
"FKthe
" and
basetheofforce applied by
its container the
is “F 2”. liquid on the
The ratio having area of “A” is “F”.
of F1base
to F2ofis the
1/2.container is "FB".

t is
nt

What is the ratio of G1 to G2? Calculate the forces exerted by the liquid on the
,
lateral surface having the area of “2A” and on the
What is the ratio of FK to FB?
VY = 3V ⇒ VX = 7V base of the container in terms of “F”?

A A = A ⇒ Ay = A AB = 15.20 = 300 cm2

, AK = 20.30 = 600 cm2
ase
F1 1 h.dX .g.A ⎫ dX 1
= = ⎬⇒ =
F2 2 h.dY .g.A ⎭ dY 2 FK = 15.d.g.600 ⎫
⎪ FK
,
⎬⇒ =1
n
⎪ FB
. G1 dX .VX .g 1.7V 7 FB = 30.d.g.300 ⎭
= = =
12. G2 dY .VY .g 2.3V 6 3
Two immiscible liquids of densities “2d” and “3d” are
cm, poured into a container as shown in the figure. The 6
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
13. 15.
Four containers X, Y, Z and T are placed on a Two miscible liquids having densities of “d” and “2d”
13. horizontal surface. Containers X, Y and Z are filled are 4hdXg ⇒
P in= equilibrium as d 3d ⎫ The liquid pressure
=figure.
in the
X
with liquids and container T is empty. The liquid at point X is “P”.
pressures at the bottoms of the containers X, Y and Z ⎪
(“A” and “2A” represent the cross-sectional areas of
are all equal to "P".
⎪ ⎪
the columns of the combined container.)
(The liquids in the container are immiscible.) P = 2hdY g ⇒ dY = 6d⎬ ⇒ P = 12hdg
⎪
⎪
P = 3hdzg ⇒ dZ = 4d ⎪⎭

⎛ 5h ⎞
If the liquids were poured into container T, what What (6hdg
PT =will be the )liquid
+ ⎜ pressure + ( 3hdg
.4d.gat⎟ point
⎝ valve ⎠ and the
X in )
would be the total liquid pressure at the bottom terms of “P” after the 4 is opened
of container T in terms of "P"? final equilibrium had reached?

PT = 14hdg
T
h
3d h 7P
h PT =
5h/4 6
h 4d
h 6d h
14.
The hydraulic system is in equilibrium as shown in 16.
the figure. The piston is supposed to be weightless The hydraulic system is in equilibrium as shown in
and frictionless. The pressure at point X is “P”. 7 the figure. Pistons are supposed to be weightless
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
14. 13. 15.
The hydraulic systemX,isY,
Four containers in Zequilibrium
and T are as shown
placed on in
a 16. Two miscible liquids having densities of “d” and “2d”
14. the figure. The surface.
horizontal piston isContainers
supposed to X, be weightless
Y and Z are filled15. Theare in equilibrium
hydraulic systemas is in
in the figure. The
equilibrium as liquid
shownpressure
in
and frictionless. The container
with liquids and pressure T atispoint X isThe
empty. “P”.liquid the at pointPistons
figure. X is “P”.are supposed to be weightless
(“A” and “2A” represent
pressures the cross-sectional
at the bottoms of the containersareas ofand Z
X, Y and(“A” and “2A”Arepresent
frictionless. the cross-sectional areas of
1 and A2 are the base areas of the
the columns of thetocombined
are all equal "P". container.) the columns
pistons. of theofcombined
The density container.)
liquid is “d”.
(The liquids in the container are immiscible.)

If the liquids were poured into container T, what What

Read thewill be the statements.
following liquid pressure at point
If the X in is
statement
Whatwould
wouldbebethethetotal liquid pressure
pressure at point Xat(in
the bottom
terms terms ofprint
CORRECT “P” after the
"C" or if valve is opened
it is WRONG and
then the
print
of P),ofifcontainer
the pistonT were
in terms of "P"?
pushed from level K to final equilibrium had reached?
"W".
level L? You have to correct the wrong statements by
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s). /
Vinitial = Vfinal ⇒ 4Ah + 2Ah = h .3A
/
____ = 2h
h The liquid pressure at point X is equal to
“h.d.g”.
(d.4V) + (2d.2V) 4d
dmix = =
____
4V + 2V 3
The liquid pressures at point X and Y are
equal.
P
PXinitial = P = 2hdg ⇒ hdg =
2 P = 2hdg ⎫
____ ⎪ at/point4P
The total pressure X is greater
14.
The hydraulic 5hsystem is in equilibrium
5Pas shown in / 4d
than the ⎬
liquid ⇒ P =at point Y.
pressure
PXfigure. dg ⇒
=The piston PX final = to be weightless P = 2h. .g⎪
16. 3
the final is supposed
2 The pressure at point
and frictionless. 4 X is “P”. 8 The hydraulic 3
system⎭ is in equilibrium as shown in
the figure. Pistons are supposed to be weightless
4
 Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
16. 17.
s The flow rates of the valves M and N are the same.
16. The hydraulic system is in equilibrium as shown in
the figure. Pistons are supposed to be weightless
17. They are open at the same time and the final
of and frictionless. A1 and A2 are the base areas of the equilibrium is reached. The liquid pressures at the
pistons. The density of liquid is “d”. points X, Y and Z are PX, PY and PZ.
(All the columns of the combined container have the
same cross-sectional area. Dotted lines are equally
spaced.)

Read the following statements. If the statement is

s CORRECT print "C" or if it is WRONG then print
"W".
You have to correct the wrong statements by
How can PX, PY and PZ be compared?
using an appropriate word(s) of phrase(s).

After the valves are opened

C
____ The liquid pressure at point X is equal to
“h.d.g”.
M
C N
____ The liquid pressures at point X and Y are
equal.

C
____ The total pressure at point X is greater
than the liquid pressure at point Y. X Y
18. Z
4 PX"2d"
Liquid A of density = Pand
Y < PZ B of density "3d"
liquid
9 are in equilibrium in a combined container as shown
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
18. 17. 20.19.
TheAflow rates of theand
valves M and
B of N are the"3d"
same. Column K of a combined
A combined container container is filledwhen
is in equilibrium with an
a
18. Liquid
are They
of density
in equilibrium
"2d"
are openinatathe
combined
liquid
same time
density
and theasfinal
container shown
19. object
liquid of mass
as shown in "m" is placed
the figure. Theonliquid
piston K and object
pressure on
equilibrium
in the figure. is reached. The liquid pressures at the theofbottom
mass of column
"2m" K is “P”
is placed when the
on piston L asvalve
shownis in the
points X, Ypressure
(Atmospheric and Z are is P X, PY and PZ.
ignored.) closed.
figure. K and L are weightless and frictionless
(All the columns of the combined container have the (“A”pistons.
and “2A”Their cross-sectional
represent areas are "A"
the cross-sectional andof"3A"
areas
same cross-sectional area. Dotted lines are equally therespectively.
columns K and TheL vertical distance between
of the combined the levels
container.)
spaced.) of the pistons is "h".

K L
What is the pressure at point X in terms of
"hdg"?
How can PX, PY and PZ be compared? If the places of the objects were interchanged,
Thewhat
valvewould be theand
is opened vertical distance
the final between
equilibrium is the
levels What
of thewill
pistons in liquid
terms pressure
of "h"? in terms
PK = PL = 4hdg + 9hdg = 13hdg reached. be the
of “P” at the bottom of column K?
1st condition;
7h mg 2mg m
PL = 13hdg = .3d.g +PX = + hdg ⇒ = 3hd
2 A 3A A
2nd condition;
5hdg
PX = 2mg mg / 5m
2 = + h dg ⇒ = h /
d
18. 20. A 3A 3A
Column K of a combined container is filled with a
Liquid A of density "2d" and liquid B of density "3d" /
are in equilibrium in a combined container as shown liquidhas =shown
5h in the figure. The liquid pressure on
10 5 the bottom of column K is “P” when the valve is
in the figure.
 Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
20.
Column K of a combined container is filled with a
"
wn
20. liquid as shown in the figure. The liquid pressure on
the bottom of column K is “P” when the valve is Vinitial = Vfinal ⇒
closed.
(“A” and “2A” represent the cross-sectional areas of
the columns K and L of the combined container.)
6Ah = ( 2A + 3A ) .h/
h/ = 2h

A 2A

5h
The valve is opened and the final equilibrium is
reached. What will be the liquid pressure in terms
of “P” at the bottom of column K?

2h 2h
h
The valve is closed; L
K horizontal
P
P = 6hdg ⇒ hdg =
6
The valve is opened;
P
P = 2hdg ⇒ P =
/ /

3
5 11
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
21. 23.
22.
Two immiscible liquids X and Y are poured into a Liquid
The X having
liquids density of
of densities “d” “d”
“2d”, andand
weight
liquid of X
“G” is in
are
21. container and their equilibrium condition is given in 22. poured into in
equilibrium thea container
U-tube asas shown
shown ininthethefigure.
figure. The
the figure. The density of liquid X is “3d” and the liquid pressure at the bottom of the container is “P”.
density of liquid Y is “2d”. The liquid pressure at The empty part of the container is filled with liquid Y
point L is two times the liquid pressure at point K. having weight of “2G”.
(Container is composed of identical cubic parts.)

What is the density of liquid X in terms of “d”?

If liquids X and Y are miscible, what will be the

liquid pressure at the bottom of the container in
terms of “P”?
What is the ratio of h1 to h2?
VX = 2V ⇒ VY = V
PK = h1.2d.g ⎫ G = d.2V.g ⎫
⎪ PK 1 ⎬ ⇒ dY = 4d
2G = dY .V.g⎭
⎬⇒ =
⎪ PL 2 (d.2V) + (4d.V)
PL = (h1.2d.g) + (h2 .3d.g) ⎭ dmix = = 2d
24. V + 2V
Mercury is poured into a U-tube as given in Figure-1.
h1 3 The left arm of the U-tube has a cross-sectional area
4h1 = 2h1 + 3h2 ⇒ = of 10 cm
2
P = hdg ⎫ of water
, and the right arm has a cross-sectional
h2 2 2
area of 5 cm . One hundred grams⇒
⎬ P /
= are then
4P
poured / into the right arm, as shown in Figure-2.
(The
P = 2h.2d.g
density of water
=
is
4hdg
1 g/cm .)⎭
3
22. 12
Physics 10 Pressure & Buoyancy Worksheet : Solid & Liquid Pressure
23. 24.
The liquids of densities “2d”, “d” and liquid X are in
23. equilibrium in a U-tube as shown in the figure. 24. Mercury is poured into a U-tube as given in Figure-1.
The left arm of the U-tube has a cross-sectional area
2
of 10 cm , and the right arm has a cross-sectional
2
area of 5 cm . One hundred grams of water are then
poured into the right arm, as shown in Figure-2.
3
22. (The density of water is 1 g/cm .)
Liquid X having density of “d” and weight of “G” is
poured into the container as shown in the figure. The
liquid pressure at the bottom of the container is “P”.
The empty part of the container is filled with liquid Y =x

having weight of “2G”. 2x 2x

(Container
What is composed
is the density of identical
of liquid cubicofparts.)
X in terms “d”? A B

a) What is the length of the water column in the

right arm of the U-tube in cm?

If liquids X and Y are miscible, what will be the

liquid pressure at the bottom of the container in Vwater = 100 cm3
terms of “P”?
100
hwater = = 20 cm
5
24.
PA = PB 3
b) If the density of mercury is 13,6 g/cm , what
Mercury is poured+into a U-tube distance (h) will the mercury rise in the left
(3h.d.g) (h.d X .g) =as4h.2d.g
given in Figure-1.
arm?
The left arm of the U-tube has a cross-sectional area
2
of 10 cm , and (3d)
2
+ (d
the right arm )has
X = 8d
a cross-sectional PA = PB
area of 5 cm . One hundred grams of water are then
poured into the right d
arm,=as
X 5d
shown in Figure-2.
3
3x.1.g = 20.13,6.g ⇒ x = 0,49 cm
(The density of water is 1 g/cm .) 13