M2.2 Pressure

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The amount of force pushing on an area is the definition of...

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Pressure

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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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Why are army tank tracks useful for travelling through mud?

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They decrease the pressure the vehicle exerts on the ground.

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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

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A fat cow with small feet

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How do we calculate the area using the pressure triangle?

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f ÷ p

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Where would you find the largest pressure?

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At the bottom of the ocean

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Convert 10 kg to Newtons

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100 N

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Pressure is measured in what units?

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Pascals

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Pressure can be measured in Pascals (Pa) or Newtons per square metre.
1 Pa = 1N/m²

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True

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Pressure is equal to force divided by what?

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area