Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Pressure is defined as
A
The force per unit area
2
Q
How do you calculate pressure
A
Pressure= force divided by area
3
Q
What is force measured in
A
Newtons
4
Q
How to calculate force
A
Pressure divided by area= force
5
Q
What is pressure exerted by the air called
A
Atmospheric pressure
6
Q
Air exerts pressure because it has a mass
A
7
Q
The force of ——— on the mass of air produces an average air pressure of 10.1N/cm2
A
Gravity
8
Q
Water pressure——— as depth———
A
Water pressure increases as depth decreases
9
Q
Air pressure———as elevation———
A
Air pressure decreases as elevation increases
10
Q
What is the measurement of pressure
A
Pascals
