Pressure

Question 1

Pressure= ?

Answer 1

Force/Area

Question 2

If a force acts over a small area, what does this create?

Answer 2

High pressure

Question 3

If the same force from before is acting on a larger area. What does this create?

Answer 3

Low pressure

Question 4

What type of shoes would be best for walking over a muddy field, Flat soles or high heels?

Answer 4

Flat soles because the boots have flat soles and spread the person’s weight over a large surface area.These boots exert a low pressure.

Question 5

Pressure in a liquid act in ________ directions. Fill in the missing word.

Answer 5

All

Question 6

Pressure in liquid increases/decreases/stays the same with depth. Pick the correct word.

Answer 6

Increases

Question 7

Pressure in liquid increases/decreases/stays the same with depth. Pick the correct word.

Answer 7

Increases

Question 8

Pressure is measured in what?

Answer 8

N/m^2 (squared) or Pa(pascals)

Question 9

Pressure is measured in what?

Answer 9

N/m^2 (squared) or Pa(pascals)

Question 10

What is force measured in ?

Answer 10

N(Newtons)

Question 11

What is area measured in?

Answer 11

M^2(meters squared)