AIR PRESSURE

Diagram 12 shows a siphon.

Diagram 12
When the clip is opened, the water flows out because of
A

the nature of the water.

the force of gravity.

the water pressure.

the air pressure

PMR 2008

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

Corrosive substances

Radioactive substances

Gas under high pressure

PMR 2008

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

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.

The water pressure inside the beaker and inside the syringe is the same

The air pressure outside the syringe is less than the air pressure.

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
B
C
D

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

the air pressure at X higher than the air pressure at Z
the air pressure at Z higher than the air pressure at Y
the air pressure at Z higher than the air pressure at X
PMR 2006

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
B
C
D

Use a bigger hook

Use a smaller hook
Use a larger rubber sucker
Use a smaller rubber sucker
PMR 2005

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C
D
C
D
B
C