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Free AQA GCSE Physics practice questions on Particle model and pressure. Sample questions below with detailed mark schemes — sign up to practise the full set with spaced repetition.
A student investigates how pressure changes when a gas is compressed. They use a syringe filled with air at atmospheric pressure and push the plunger down, reducing the volume of gas inside without allowing any gas to escape.
A student is investigating how gases behave in containers. They have a sealed syringe containing air at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. When they push the plunger in, they notice the air becomes harder to compress and the syringe feels warmer.
A deep-sea research vessel is studying ocean floor geology at a depth of 3000 metres. The submarine hull must withstand enormous pressure from the surrounding water. Engineers need to understand how pressure changes with depth to ensure the vessel remains safe.
A student is inflating a bicycle tyre using a hand pump. As they push the pump handle down, the air inside the pump becomes compressed before being forced into the tyre.