FORCE AND PRESSURE

Front

What is the equation used to calculate pressure?

Back

pressure=force/area

Front

Fluids can also include __ and __.

Back

liquids and gases

Front

What is the unit of measurement for pressure?

Back

pascal

Front

Which of the statements is true? The bottom of the boot exerts more pressure than the shoe as a result of an increase in surface area. The bottom of the shoe exerts more pressure than the boot as a result of an decrease in surface area. The bottom of the shoe exerts the same pressure as the bottom of the boot.

Back

The bottom of the shoe exerts more pressure than the boot as a result of an decrease in surface area.

Front

If the horse reared up on 2 legs, what effect would it have on the pressure?

Back

It will exert twice the pressure it did before.

Front

Why are army tank tracks useful for travelling through mud?

Back

They decrease the pressure the vehicle exerts on the ground.

Front

Which of these animals would probably cause the greatest pressure on the ground? Options: A fat cow with big feet, A fat cow with small feet, A calf with big feet, A calf with small feet

Back

A fat cow with small feet

Front

Pressure triangle: How do we calculate the area?

Back

f ÷ p

Front

What is a force that works AGAINST MOTION?

Back

Friction

Front

Students roll toy cars down the same ramp with different coverings like carpet, foil, and sandpaper. What are they trying to test?

Back

How does the surface of a ramp affect the distance a car will roll?