Forces and Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Hookes Law
A
Within the limit of proportionality, the force applied is directly proportional to the extension produced
2
Q
Pressure in solids
A
The force acting per unit area
P=f/a
3
Q
Pressure in Liquids
A
Doesnt depend on the shape of the container
P= h X row X g
4
Q
Atmospheric Pressure
A
Air molecules randomly collide with substances therby producing pressure on them
