pressure in fluids Flashcards
1
Q
what is a fluid
A
a liquid or a gas
2
Q
how to calculate pressure
A
force / area
3
Q
units of force
A
Newtons
4
Q
units of area
A
m squared
5
Q
what happens to pressure of atmosphere w increasing altitude
A
density of the atmosphere decreases
less air molecules with increased height
less collisions
less pressure
6
Q
A