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1
Q

Why do objects float in water?

A
  • There is a force on the bottle from the air molecules hitting it and the water molecules hitting it.
  • There are more frequent collisions due to the water molecules than the air molecules.
  • So there is a net force upwards which balances the weight and it floats.
2
Q

Describe what happens to water pressure the deeper you go under water.

A

Pressure increases the deeper you go.

Because there is a greater weight of particles on top.

If you double your depth under water, you will double the water pressure.

3
Q

What is water pressure?

A

Where water molecules collide with the surface of an object.

4
Q

Why does the wall of a dam need to be thicker at the bottom?

A

Because water pressure increases the deeper you go.

There is a greater weight of particles.

This stops the dam bursting.

5
Q

In which direction does water pressure act?

A

All directions

6
Q

Can water be compressed?

A

No because its particles are touching.