Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is pressure?
A
The force per unit area.
2
Q
What does a high force per unit area equal?
A
High pressure
3
Q
What does a low force per unit area equal?
A
Low pressure
4
Q
Wha this the equation for pressure?
A
p = F / A
5
Q
What are the units for pressure?
A
Newtons per metre squared, N/m2.
OR
Pascal, Pa.
6
Q
What does 1Pa equal?
A
1N/m2
7
Q
What are the quantities involved in p = F / A?
A
p = pressure in N/m2 or Pa
F = force in N
A = area in m2
