Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the unit for pressure?
A
N/m2 or N/cm2
2
Q
How to calculate pressure?
A
Force ➗ area 🟰 pressure
3
Q
How are high pressures caused?
A
High pressures are caused by large forces and small areas
4
Q
What can pressure cause damage to?
A
Surfaces
5
Q
1 pascal = 1_______
A
1 Pa 🟰 1 N/m2
6
Q
Definition of pressure
A
Pressure is the force (n) per unit area (cm2 or m2)
7
Q
How is pressure calculated
A
Pressure 🟰force (n) ➗area (cm2 or m2)
8
Q
How to work out force
A
Force🟰pressure✖️area
9
Q
What is another name for air pressure
A
Atmospheric pressure
