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4MA1/1F Jun 2024, Question 23: Compound Measures

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

A cylinder of height 21 cm and volume 1575 cm³ exerts a force of 84 N on a table. Work out the pressure on the table using pressure = force/area.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11575 = area × 21
  2. 2area = 1575 / 21
  3. 3area = 75
  4. 4pressure = 84 / 75
  5. 584 / 75 = 1.12

Answer1.12

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