Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for pressure?
A
Pressure = Force
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Area
2
Q
Define pressure
A
Measure of how much force is acting on an area
3
Q
How does the area influence the pressure?
A
Larger area = less pressure, as it can be spread evenly
Smaller area = higher pressure, as it is confined to a small space
4
Q
How does the force acting on the area affect the pressure?
A
Greater force = more pressure
Less force = less pressure
5
Q
What is the unit for Pressure?
A
Pascals(Pa)
