pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for pressure
A
Force
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area
2
Q
What is pressure measures in?
A
N per m2 or pascals(pa)
3
Q
Weight spread over a small area produces:
A
High pressure
4
Q
Weight spread over large area produces:
A
Low pressure
5
Q
What does pressure in liquids depend on?
A
Depth
6
Q
What does atmospheric pressure depend on
A
The weight of air pressing down on the earth
7
Q
Atmospheric pressure decreases as we:
A
Go higher from sea level
8
Q
What is used to measure atmospheric pressure
A
Barometer
9
Q
What weather does high pressure give ?
A
Good settled weather
10
Q
What weather does low pressure give
A
Bad unsettled weather
11
Q
What is pressure
A
Force per m2
