Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelCurrent spec3 marksCompound Measures

8 The diagram shows a solid cylinder on a horizontal floor.

A cylinder of height 40 cm standing on its base; beside it a box showing pressure = force divided by area

The cylinder has a
 volume of 1200 cm3
 height of 40 cm.

The cylinder exerts a force of 90 newtons on the floor.

Work out the pressure on the floor due to the cylinder. (3)