Physics GCSE
Effect of shape and hollowness
What Effect of shape and hollowness means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Effect of shape and hollowness
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Shape sets the volume displaced when fully submerged, so a hollow steel hull floats while a solid steel block sinks.
Topics that use Effect of shape and hollowness
- Pressure (OCR GCSE)
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