Chapter 13: Liquids

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    An egg is placed at the bottom of a bowl filled with water. Salt is slowly added to the water until the egg rises and floats. From this experiment, one concludes

    • Calcium in the egg shell is repelled by sodium chloride.
    • The density of salt water exceeds the density of egg.
    • Buoyant force does not always act upward.
    • Buoyant force does not always act upward.
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Chapter 13: Liquids - Quiz
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Explore the dynamics of liquids in 'Chapter 13: Liquids'. This quiz covers concepts such as water pressure, properties of submerged objects, and the relationship between depth and pressure. It's perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of fluid mechanics.

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  • 2. 

    When holes are drilled through the wall of a water tower , water will spurt out the greatest horizontal distance from the hole closest to

    • The bottom of the tower.

    • The middle of the tower.

    • The top of the tower.

    • The horizontal distance will be the same for all holes.

    Correct Answer
    A. The bottom of the tower.
    Explanation
    When holes are drilled through the wall of a water tower, water will spurt out the greatest horizontal distance from the hole closest to the bottom of the tower. This is because the water pressure is highest at the bottom of the tower due to the weight of the water above it. As a result, the water will be forced out with more force and will travel a greater horizontal distance compared to the holes at the middle or top of the tower where the water pressure is lower. Therefore, the hole closest to the bottom of the tower will have the greatest horizontal spurt distance.

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    A dam is thicker at the bottom than at the top partly because - ProProfs

    A dam is thicker at the bottom than at the top partly because

    • Water is denser at deeper levels.

    • Water pressure is greater with increasing depth.

    • Surface tension exists only on the surface of liquids.

    • It looks better.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Water pressure is greater with increasing depth.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "water pressure is greater with increasing depth." This is because the weight of the water above increases with depth, resulting in higher pressure at deeper levels. As a dam needs to withstand this pressure, it is designed to be thicker at the bottom to provide stability and prevent any potential breaches or structural failures.

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  • 4. 

    The reason a life jacket helps you float is

    • The jacket makes you weigh less.

    • The jacket has the same density as an average human.

    • The jacket repels water.

    • If you sink, the jacket sinks.

    • The density of both you and the jacket together is less than your density alone.

    Correct Answer
    A. The density of both you and the jacket together is less than your density alone.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the density of both you and the jacket together is less than your density alone. This means that when you wear a life jacket, the overall density of your body and the jacket combined is lower than the density of your body alone. This lower density allows you to float in water because the buoyant force exerted by the water is greater than the gravitational force pulling you down.

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  • 5. 

    A rock suspended by a string weighs 5 N out of water and 3 N when submerged. What is the buoyant force on the rock?

    • 8 N

    • 5 N

    • 3 N

    • 2 N

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 N
    Explanation
    When the rock is submerged in water, it experiences a buoyant force that opposes its weight. The difference between the weight of the rock in air (5 N) and the weight of the rock in water (3 N) is equal to the buoyant force acting on the rock. Therefore, the buoyant force on the rock is 5 N - 3 N = 2 N.

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  • 6. 

    What is the weight of water displaced by a 100-ton floating ship?

    • Less than 100 tons

    • 100 tons

    • More than 100 tons

    • 100 cubic meters

    • Depends on the ship's shape

    Correct Answer
    A. 100 tons
    Explanation
    The weight of water displaced by a floating ship is equal to the weight of the ship itself. This is because of Archimedes' principle, which states that the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since the ship is floating, it displaces an amount of water that is equal to its own weight, which is 100 tons in this case.

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  • 7. 

    What is the buoyant force acting on a 10-ton ship floating in the ocean?

    • Less than 10 tons

    • 10 tons

    • More than 10 tons

    • Depends on density of sea water

    Correct Answer
    A. 10 tons
    Explanation
    The buoyant force acting on a ship floating in the ocean is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the ship. According to Archimedes' principle, an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid it displaces. Since the ship is floating, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the ship, which is 10 tons in this case.

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  • 8. 

    Compared to the density of water, the density of a fish is

    • More.

    • Less.

    • The same.

    Correct Answer
    A. The same.
    Explanation
    The density of a fish is the same as the density of water. This means that the fish is neither more dense nor less dense than water. Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume, and since fish live in water and are adapted to their aquatic environment, their density is similar to that of water.

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  • 9. 

    Pumice is a volcanic rock that floats. Its density is

    • Less than the density of water.

    • Equal to the density of water.

    • More than the density of water.

    Correct Answer
    A. Less than the density of water.
    Explanation
    Pumice is a type of volcanic rock that is formed when lava with high gas content solidifies quickly. The gas bubbles trapped within the rock make it porous and lightweight, causing it to have a lower density than water. This is why pumice floats on water. Therefore, the correct answer is "less than the density of water."

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  • 10. 

    When a boat sails from fresh water to salt water, the boat will float

    • Lower in the water.

    • Higher in the water.

    • At the same water level.

    Correct Answer
    A. Higher in the water.
    Explanation
    When a boat sails from fresh water to salt water, the boat will float higher in the water. This is because salt water is denser than fresh water. The increased density of salt water provides more buoyancy to the boat, causing it to float higher.

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  • 11. 

    Ice cubes submerged at the bottom of a liquid indicate that the liquid

    • Produces no buoyant force on the ice.

    • Has dissolved air.

    • Is warmer than the ice.

    • Is not displaced by the submerged ice.

    • Is less dense than ice.

    Correct Answer
    A. Is less dense than ice.
    Explanation
    When ice cubes are submerged at the bottom of a liquid, it indicates that the liquid is less dense than ice. This is because objects float in a liquid when the liquid is denser than the object. Since the ice cubes sink to the bottom, it means that the liquid is not displacing them, which suggests that the liquid has a lower density than the ice.

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  • 12. 

    Blood pressure is normally greater in your

    • Ears.

    • Feet.

    • Same in each

    Correct Answer
    A. Feet.
    Explanation
    Blood pressure is normally greater in your feet. This is because blood has to work against gravity to flow from the heart to the feet, causing an increase in pressure. Additionally, the blood vessels in the feet are smaller and more constricted compared to other parts of the body, which further contributes to higher blood pressure in the feet.

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  • 13. 

    The pressure in a liquid depends on liquid

    • Density.

    • Depth.

    • Both of these

    • Neither of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Both of these
    Explanation
    The pressure in a liquid depends on both liquid density and depth. The density of a liquid determines how closely packed its particles are, and therefore how much mass is present in a given volume. The depth of a liquid affects the pressure because the weight of the liquid above a certain point increases with depth, resulting in higher pressure. Therefore, both the density and depth of a liquid play a role in determining the pressure within it.

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  • 14. 

    One liter of water has a mass of

    • 1 kilogram.

    • 14.7 grams.

    • 500 grams.

    • None of the above choices

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 kilogram.
    Explanation
    The density of water is 1 gram per milliliter, which means that 1 liter of water has a mass of 1000 grams or 1 kilogram. Therefore, the correct answer is 1 kilogram.

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    When an object is partly or wholly immersed in a liquid, it is buoyed up

    • By a force equal to its own weight.

    • By a force equal to the weight of liquid displaced.

    • And floats because of Archimedes principle.

    • But nevertheless sinks.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. By a force equal to the weight of liquid displaced.
    Explanation
    When an object is partly or wholly immersed in a liquid, it experiences an upward force called buoyancy. According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force acting on an object is equal to the weight of the liquid displaced by the object. This means that the object will be buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the liquid it displaces. Therefore, the correct answer is "by a force equal to the weight of liquid displaced."

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  • 16. 

    The pascal is a pressure unit equal to one

    • Newton per square meter.

    • Kilogram per square meter.

    • Newton per square centimeter.

    • Kilogram per square centimeter.

    • Square meter per newton.

    Correct Answer
    A. Newton per square meter.
    Explanation
    The pascal is a unit of pressure that is defined as one newton per square meter. This means that the pressure exerted by a force of one newton distributed over an area of one square meter is equal to one pascal. The other options, such as kilogram per square meter, newton per square centimeter, kilogram per square centimeter, and square meter per newton, are not equivalent to the definition of the pascal. Therefore, the correct answer is newton per square meter.

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  • 17. 

    When you put a stick in water and remove it, the stick is wet. When you put a stick in mercury and remove it, the stick is dry. The reason for this is that adhesive forces are greater

    • Between stick and water.

    • Between the stick and mercury.

    • Between the mercury and the water.

    Correct Answer
    A. Between stick and water.
    Explanation
    When a stick is put in water, it becomes wet because the adhesive forces between the stick and water are greater. Adhesive forces are the attractive forces between molecules of different substances. Water molecules have strong adhesive forces, which allow them to stick to the surface of the stick and make it wet. On the other hand, when a stick is put in mercury, the stick remains dry because the adhesive forces between the stick and mercury are weaker. Mercury molecules do not strongly adhere to the stick's surface, resulting in the stick remaining dry. Therefore, the correct answer is between stick and water.

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  • 18. 

    Lobsters live on the bottom of the ocean. The density of a lobster is

    • Greater than the density of sea water.

    • Equal to the density of sea water.

    • Less than the density of sea water.

    Correct Answer
    A. Greater than the density of sea water.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is greater than the density of sea water. This is because lobsters have a higher density than sea water, which allows them to sink and live on the bottom of the ocean.

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  • 19. 

    Two equal sized buckets are filled to the top with water. One of the buckets has a piece of wood floating in it, making its total weight

    • Less than the weight of the other bucket.

    • Equal to the weight of the other bucket.

    • More than the weight of the other bucket.

    Correct Answer
    A. Equal to the weight of the other bucket.
    Explanation
    The piece of wood floating in the bucket does not affect the weight of the water in the bucket. The weight of the water in both buckets is the same because they are filled to the top. Therefore, the weight of the bucket with the piece of wood is equal to the weight of the other bucket.

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  • 20. 

    When an ice cube in a glass of water melts, the water level

    • Rises.

    • Falls.

    • Remains the same.

    Correct Answer
    A. Remains the same.
    Explanation
    When an ice cube melts in a glass of water, the ice cube turns into liquid water, but the total volume of water in the glass remains the same. This is because the ice cube displaces its own volume of water, and when it melts, it fills the space it previously occupied. Therefore, the water level in the glass remains unchanged.

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  • 21. 

    Three icebergs are each floating in bathtubs filled to the brim with water. Iceberg A has large air bubbles in it. Iceberg B has unfrozen water in it. Iceberg C has an iron railroad spike in it. When the ice melts, what happens?

    • The water level in C will decrease while the other two water levels will remain the same.

    • Only the water in C will spill over.

    • The water level in A will stay the same, while the other tubs will spill over.

    • All the tubs spill over.

    • All stay exactly the same.

    Correct Answer
    A. The water level in C will decrease while the other two water levels will remain the same.
    Explanation
    When ice melts, it turns into water. Iceberg A, which has large air bubbles in it, will melt and the air bubbles will escape into the atmosphere, causing the water level to remain the same. Iceberg B, which has unfrozen water in it, will also melt and turn into water, but since it was already filled to the brim, the water level will remain the same. Iceberg C, which has an iron railroad spike in it, will melt and the water level will decrease as the iron spike takes up less space than the ice. Therefore, the water level in C will decrease while the water levels in A and B will remain the same.

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  • 22. 

    A very light-weight horizontal loop of wire is suspended from a fine spring, lowered into water, and then raised to the surface. Any further attempt to raise it causes the spring to

    • Stretch.

    • Contract.

    • Stay the same.

    Correct Answer
    A. Stretch.
    Explanation
    When the loop of wire is lowered into water, it displaces some amount of water, which creates an upward buoyant force on the loop. This buoyant force reduces the effective weight of the loop, causing the spring to stretch. When the loop is raised to the surface, the buoyant force decreases, but it still exists, so the spring continues to stretch when any further attempt is made to raise it.

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  • 23. 

    The density of a submerged submarine is about the same as the density of

    • A crab.

    • Iron.

    • A floating submarine.

    • Water.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Water.
    Explanation
    A submerged submarine has a density that is about the same as water because it is designed to be neutrally buoyant. This means that the submarine is able to float and sink in water without any significant changes in its density. If the density of the submarine was higher than water, it would sink, and if it was lower, it would float to the surface. Therefore, the density of a submerged submarine is about the same as water.

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  • 24. 

    A row boat containing a barrel of water floats in a swimming pool. When the water in the barrel is poured overboard, the swimming pool level will

    • Rise.

    • Fall.

    • Remain unchanged.

    Correct Answer
    A. Remain unchanged.
    Explanation
    When the water in the barrel is poured overboard, the water level in the swimming pool will remain unchanged. This is because the weight of the water in the barrel is equal to the weight of the water it displaces in the pool. When the water is poured out, the weight of the barrel decreases, but the weight of the water it displaces also decreases by the same amount. Therefore, the overall weight in the pool remains the same, resulting in no change in the water level.

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  • 25. 

    Water pressure is greatest against the

    • Top of a submerged object.

    • Bottom of a submerged object.

    • Sides of a submerged object.

    • Is the same against all surfaces

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Bottom of a submerged object.
    Explanation
    The water pressure is greatest against the bottom of a submerged object because the weight of the water above it creates a force that pushes down on the object. As the depth increases, the pressure also increases due to the increasing weight of the water column. Therefore, the bottom surface of the submerged object experiences the highest pressure compared to the other surfaces.

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  • 26. 

    The reason that buoyant force acts upward on a submerged object is that

    • It acts in a direction to oppose gravity.

    • If it acted downward, nothing would float.

    • The weight of fluid displaced reacts with an upward force.

    • Upward pressure against the bottom is greater than downward pressure against the top of the submerged object.

    Correct Answer
    A. Upward pressure against the bottom is greater than downward pressure against the top of the submerged object.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that upward pressure against the bottom is greater than downward pressure against the top of the submerged object. This is because when an object is submerged in a fluid, the fluid exerts pressure on the object from all directions. The pressure at the bottom of the object is greater than the pressure at the top due to the weight of the fluid above it. This imbalance in pressure creates a net upward force, known as the buoyant force, which acts against the force of gravity and causes the object to float.

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  • 27. 

    The volume of water displaced by a floating 20-ton boat

    • Is 20 cubic meters.

    • Is the volume of 20 tons of water.

    • Is the volume of the boat.

    • Depends on the shape of the ship's hull.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Is the volume of 20 tons of water.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is the volume of 20 tons of water." When a boat floats, it displaces an amount of water equal to its own weight. Since the boat weighs 20 tons, it displaces 20 tons of water, which is equivalent to a volume of 20 cubic meters.

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  • 28. 

    A lobster crawls onto a bathroom scale submerged at the bottom of the ocean. Compared to its weight above the surface, the lobster will have an apparent weight under water that is

    • Greater.

    • Less.

    • The same.

    Correct Answer
    A. Less.
    Explanation
    When the lobster is submerged in water, it experiences an upward buoyant force that counteracts its weight. This is because the density of the lobster is greater than the density of water. As a result, the lobster will feel lighter or have a lesser apparent weight under water compared to its weight above the surface.

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  • 29. 

    Buoyant force is greatest on a submerged

    • 10-newton block of lead.

    • 10-newton block of aluminum.

    • Is the same on each

    Correct Answer
    A. 10-newton block of aluminum.
    Explanation
    The buoyant force experienced by an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since both the lead and aluminum blocks have the same volume, they displace the same amount of fluid. However, the weight of the aluminum block is less than the weight of the lead block. Therefore, the buoyant force on the aluminum block is greater, as it is more buoyant compared to the lead block.

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  • 30. 

    Two life preservers have identical volumes, but one is filled with Styrofoam while the other is filled with sand. When the two life preservers are worn by swimmers so that one swimmer floats with part of the preserver above water, and the other swimmer sinks, the buoyant force is actually greater on the life preserver filled with

    • Styrofoam.

    • Sand.

    • Same

    Correct Answer
    A. Sand.
    Explanation
    The buoyant force experienced by an object immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since the two life preservers have identical volumes, they will displace the same amount of water. However, the weight of the sand-filled life preserver is greater than the weight of the Styrofoam-filled life preserver. Therefore, the buoyant force acting on the sand-filled life preserver will be greater, causing it to sink while the Styrofoam-filled life preserver floats.

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  • 31. 

    A hydraulic press multiplies a force by 100. This multiplication is done at the expense of

    • Energy, which is divided by 100.

    • The distance through which the force acts.

    • The time through which the force acts, which is multiplied by 100.

    • The mechanism providing the force.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. The distance through which the force acts.
    Explanation
    A hydraulic press multiplies a force by 100, meaning that the output force is 100 times greater than the input force. This multiplication is achieved by reducing the distance through which the force acts. As the force is applied over a smaller distance, the output force is increased. This reduction in distance allows for the multiplication of force, but it also means that the energy is divided by 100, as the force is applied over a shorter distance. Therefore, the correct answer is that the multiplication of force in a hydraulic press is done at the expense of the distance through which the force acts.

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  • 32. 

    A completely submerged object always displaces its own

    • Volume of fluid.

    • Weight of fluid.

    • Density of fluid.

    • All of these

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Volume of fluid.
    Explanation
    When a completely submerged object is placed in a fluid, it displaces a volume of fluid equal to its own volume. This is known as Archimedes' principle. The weight of the fluid or the density of the fluid are not directly related to the displacement of the object. Therefore, the correct answer is "volume of fluid."

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  • 33. 

    Compared to an empty ship, the same ship loaded with Styrofoam will float

    • Higher in the water.

    • Lower in the water.

    • At the same level in the water.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lower in the water.
    Explanation
    When a ship is loaded with Styrofoam, it increases the overall weight of the ship. As a result, the ship will displace less water, causing it to sink lower in the water. This is because the buoyant force acting on the ship is now less than the weight of the ship, leading to a lower position in the water.

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  • 34. 

    A fish normally displaces its own

    • Volume of water.

    • Weight of water.

    • Both of these

    • Neither of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Both of these
    Explanation
    A fish normally displaces both its own volume of water and its weight of water. When a fish is submerged in water, it pushes aside the water around it, causing the water to be displaced. The amount of water displaced is equal to the volume of the fish's body, which is its own volume of water. Additionally, the fish's weight is supported by the water, so it also displaces its weight of water. Therefore, both of these statements are true.

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  • 35. 

    A floating ice cube contains small pieces of iron. During melting the water level will

    • Rise.

    • Fall.

    • Remain unchanged.

    Correct Answer
    A. Fall.
    Explanation
    When the ice cube melts, the water level will fall. This is because the ice cube displaces a certain volume of water equal to its own volume. As the ice cube melts, it turns into liquid water, which takes up less space than the solid ice. Therefore, the water level will decrease as the ice cube melts and the water is no longer being displaced by the solid ice.

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  • 36. 

    A scale from which a rock is suspended reads 5 N when the rock is out of water and 3 N when the rock is submerged. The density of the rock is

    • The density of water.

    • 1.5 times the density of water.

    • 2.5 times the density of water.

    • 3.5 times the density of water.

    Correct Answer
    A. 2.5 times the density of water.
    Explanation
    When the rock is submerged in water, it experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the water it displaces. This buoyant force reduces the reading on the scale. The difference in readings on the scale (5 N - 3 N = 2 N) is equal to the buoyant force acting on the rock. According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force is equal to the weight of the water displaced, which is also equal to the weight of the rock. Therefore, the weight of the rock is 2 N. Since density is defined as mass divided by volume, and weight is equal to mass times gravity, we can conclude that the density of the rock is 2.5 times the density of water.

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  • 37. 

    The pressure at the bottom of a jug filled with water does NOT depend on

    • The acceleration due to gravity.

    • Water density.

    • The height of the liquid.

    • Surface area of the water.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Surface area of the water.
    Explanation
    The pressure at the bottom of a jug filled with water does not depend on the surface area of the water. The pressure at a certain depth in a fluid is determined by the weight of the fluid above it. The weight of the fluid depends on the density of the fluid and the height of the fluid column. The acceleration due to gravity affects the weight of the fluid, but it does not directly affect the pressure at a certain depth. Therefore, the surface area of the water does not affect the pressure at the bottom of the jug.

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  • 38. 

    A block of wood weighing 5 N in air, is difficult to fully submerge in a pool of mercury because the buoyant force when fully submerged is

    • Less than 5 N.

    • 5 N.

    • Much more than 5 N.

    Correct Answer
    A. Much more than 5 N.
    Explanation
    When an object is submerged in a fluid, it experiences an upward force called the buoyant force. This force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. In this case, the block of wood weighs 5 N in air, but when fully submerged in mercury, it displaces a volume of mercury that weighs much more than 5 N. Therefore, the buoyant force exerted on the block of wood is much more than 5 N, making it difficult to fully submerge the block of wood in the pool of mercury.

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  • 39. 

    In a hydraulic-press operation, it is impossible for the

    • Output displacement to exceed the input displacement.

    • Force output to exceed the force input.

    • Energy output to exceed the energy input.

    • Output piston's speed to exceed the input piston's speed.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy output to exceed the energy input.
    Explanation
    In a hydraulic-press operation, the principle of conservation of energy applies. This means that the energy input into the system should be equal to the energy output. Since energy cannot be created or destroyed, it is impossible for the energy output to exceed the energy input. Therefore, the correct answer is that the energy output cannot exceed the energy input in a hydraulic-press operation.

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  • 40. 

    A block of Styrofoam floats on water while a same size block of lead lies submerged in the water. The buoyant force is greatest on the

    • Lead.

    • Styrofoam.

    • Is the same for both

    Correct Answer
    A. Lead.
    Explanation
    The buoyant force is the force exerted by a fluid on an object immersed in it. It is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. In this case, the block of Styrofoam floats on water because it is less dense than water and displaces a larger volume of water, resulting in a greater buoyant force. On the other hand, the block of lead is denser than water and displaces a smaller volume of water, leading to a smaller buoyant force. Therefore, the buoyant force is greatest on the lead block.

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  • 41. 

    An ice cube floating in a glass of water contains many air bubbles. When the ice melts, the water level will

    • Rise.

    • Fall.

    • Remain unchanged.

    Correct Answer
    A. Remain unchanged.
    Explanation
    When an ice cube floats in water, it displaces its own weight in water due to Archimedes' principle. The ice cube contains air bubbles that contribute to its buoyancy. As the ice cube melts, it turns into liquid water, which has the same density as the surrounding water. Since the melted water has the same density as the water it is in, there is no additional volume added to the glass. Therefore, the water level will remain unchanged.

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  • 42. 

    A heavy glass ball is placed in a pie pan that floats in a bucket. The water level at the side of the bucket is marked. Then the glass ball is removed and allowed to sink in the bucket. The water line at the side of the bucket is now

    • Lower.

    • The same.

    • Higher.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lower.
    Explanation
    When the heavy glass ball is placed in the pie pan, it displaces a certain volume of water and causes the water level to rise. However, when the glass ball is removed and allowed to sink in the bucket, it displaces an even larger volume of water. This causes the water level to decrease, resulting in a lower water line at the side of the bucket.

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  • 43. 

    If the part of an iceberg that extends above the water were suddenly removed, the

    • Iceberg would sink.

    • Buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease.

    • Density of the iceberg would change.

    • Pressure on the bottom of the iceberg would increase.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease.
    Explanation
    When the part of an iceberg that extends above the water is suddenly removed, the buoyant force on the iceberg would decrease. This is because the buoyant force is the upward force exerted on an object immersed in a fluid, and it is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. The part of the iceberg above the water contributes to the buoyant force, so removing it would decrease the overall buoyant force acting on the iceberg. As a result, the iceberg would sink further into the water.

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  • 44. 

    If a battleship sinks in a canal lock, the water level in the lock will

    • Rise.

    • Fall.

    • Remain unchanged.

    Correct Answer
    A. Fall.
    Explanation
    When a battleship sinks in a canal lock, it displaces a certain volume of water, causing the water level in the lock to decrease. This is because the volume of the battleship is now filled with water, which reduces the overall volume of the lock. Consequently, the water level falls as a result of the sinking battleship.

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  • 45. 

    A block of wood with a piece of iron tied to the top of it floats in a bucket of water. If the wood and iron are turned over so that the iron is submerged beneath the wood, the water level at the side of the bucket

    • Rises.

    • Falls.

    • Remains the same.

    Correct Answer
    A. Remains the same.
    Explanation
    When the block of wood with the piece of iron tied to the top of it floats in the bucket of water, the weight of the wood and iron is equal to the weight of the water displaced by the block. When the wood and iron are turned over so that the iron is submerged beneath the wood, the weight of the wood and iron remains the same. Therefore, the weight of the water displaced by the block also remains the same. As a result, the water level at the side of the bucket remains the same.

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  • 46. 

    Buoyant force is greatest on a submerged

    • 1-kg block of lead.

    • 1-kg block of aluminum.

    • Is the same on each

    Correct Answer
    A. 1-kg block of aluminum.
    Explanation
    The buoyant force experienced by an object submerged in a fluid depends on the density of the object and the density of the fluid. The buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. Since the density of lead is greater than the density of aluminum, the 1-kg block of lead will displace less fluid than the 1-kg block of aluminum. Therefore, the buoyant force on the block of aluminum will be greater than the buoyant force on the block of lead.

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  • 47. 

    To multiply the input force of a hydraulic lift , the input end should be the one having the

    • Larger diameter piston.

    • Smaller diameter piston.

    • Relative piston sizes don't matter.

    Correct Answer
    A. Smaller diameter piston.
    Explanation
    A hydraulic lift operates based on Pascal's principle, which states that pressure is transmitted equally in all directions in a fluid. The force exerted by the larger diameter piston will be spread over a larger area, resulting in lower pressure. Conversely, the force exerted by the smaller diameter piston will be concentrated over a smaller area, resulting in higher pressure. Therefore, to multiply the input force, the smaller diameter piston should be used.

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  • 48. 

    The ratio of output force to input force of a hydraulic press will be equal to the ratio of the output and input piston

    • Diameters.

    • Areas.

    • Radii.

    • All of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Areas.
    Explanation
    In a hydraulic press, the output force is generated by the pressure exerted on the larger surface area of the output piston. The input force is applied to the smaller surface area of the input piston. The ratio of the output force to the input force is equal to the ratio of the areas of the output and input pistons. Therefore, the correct answer is "areas."

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  • 49. 

    A consequence of the surface tension of water is

    • Capillary action.

    • Wet sand's being firmer than dry sand.

    • That hot oily soup tastes different from cold oily soup.

    • All of these

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these
    Explanation
    The correct answer is all of these. Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to form droplets and hold them together. This property is responsible for capillary action, which is the ability of water to move against gravity in narrow spaces. It also affects the behavior of wet sand, making it firmer than dry sand. Additionally, surface tension can affect the taste of hot oily soup compared to cold oily soup. Therefore, all of the given options are consequences of the surface tension of water.

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