Force, Area and pressure Flashcards

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what is pressure?

A

the distribution of force over an area is called pressure

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how can you reduce pressure give an example

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the surface area on a snowshoe is larger making less pressure so you willnt sink.

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when do you want pressure?

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when pushing in a thumbtack

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