Calculating pressure Flashcards

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1
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what is the formula for pressure ?

A

pressure = force / area

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2
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what is the formula for force ?

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Force= pressure x area

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3
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what is the formula for area ?

A

area = force/pressure

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4
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what will happen to the pressure when force is spread over a bigger area?

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when the force is spread over a bigger area the pressure will be low.

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5
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what is the unit for pressure ?

A

N/m2

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what is the unit for force ?

A

N

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