Pressure Overview

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The SI unit of pressure is the ...........

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pascal

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How do you Calculate Pressure?

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Force(N)/Area(m²)

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Why won't you sink in mud if you wear boots?

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Because the surface area is larger creating less pressure.

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What is pressure?

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The amount of force exerted on a surface

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What is the unit of measurement for pressure?

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pascal

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What pressure does a 4000N horse exert on the ground if each foot is 10cm²?

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100 N/cm²

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If an object's surface area is smaller, does it create more or less pressure?

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More

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What does N/m² mean?

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Newtons per squared metre

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How do we calculate the area using the pressure triangle?

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f ÷ p

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What is the equation used to calculate pressure?

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pressure=force/area