Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Pressure equation?
A
Force divided by area = pressure
2
Q
What is pressure measured in?
A
Newtons (N) Pascals (Pa)
When you measure always write per m squared eg N/m*
3
Q
The smaller the area, the **** the pressure
A
The smaller the area the higher the pressure
4
Q
a force on a small area exerts **** pressure
A
The force on a small area exerts higher pressure