Science · JCE / Forces and motion
StructuredPast exam questionForm 3 · JCE
The set-up below is used to investigate the effect of atmospheric pressure on liquids: a bottle of water with a tightly closed cap and a small open hole at the bottom.
- aWhat is atmospheric pressure? [1]
- bWhat would be observed when the cap is loosened? [1]
- cExplain your answer. [2]
You'll mark your own answer against the marking guide when you hand it in.
Source: BEC JCE Science 2015, Paper 2, Question 6
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