Pressure exerted by Liquids and Gases

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Pressure exerted by Liquids and Gases: Overview

Liquid and gases both exert pressure on the walls of their container. This is known as Hydrostatic pressure. The concept is well explained with an example here.

Important Questions on Pressure exerted by Liquids and Gases

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Which device works on the principle that the atmosphere exerts pressure? Explain its working in detail with the help of a diagram.

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Explain the working of water pump with the help of a figure.

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Which device will you use to measure the pressure of any point in a fluid? Explain its principle, working and also construction with figure.

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Explain how a manometer works, including its principle, construction, and operation.

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In this activity shown earlier, what is making the card stay in place?

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What made the paper fly away?

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State true or false.

The air pressure is greatest at the sea level.

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Which of the following does not use AIR PRESSURE to work?

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Ravi is filling his watergun.

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When the piston will be pulled up, air pressure would be more at point

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The device which is being used in the picture to empty the tank is a _____.

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Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

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Identify the correct option.
Pressure = ? 

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Do the liquids exert equal pressure in all the direction?

(Choose from the following: Yes/ No)

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Liquid pressure decreases with the decrease of depth.

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Layer of gases surrounding earth is known as:

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The atmospheric pressure supports approximately _____ mm (760/860) of a mercury column.

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How will show that air exerts great pressure?.

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Name the instrument that is used to measure atmospheric pressure. 
 

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Name the gases which make up the atmosphere.