16 Notes, pages 1-2

Fluids can also include__ and__. 

• solids and liquids
• solids and gases
• liquids and gases
• liquids

What is the equation used to calculate pressure?

• pressure= force/mass
• pressure =mass/volume
• pressure=area/force
• pressure=force/area

What is the unit of measurement for pressure?

• pascal
• newton

• m²

• meter

Pressure decreases when the surface area over which a force is applied increases

• True
• False

When you increase your depth under water, the water pressure on your body

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

What is pressure?

• The amount of force exerted on a surface

• The surface area of an object

• The weight of an object

A force of 240 N is applied to an area of 6.0m². how much pressure is being applied to the surfaced?

• 14,400 Pa

• 40 Pa

• 240 Pa

• 6.0 m²

A force creates a pressure of 12 Pa over an area of 6.0 m². What is the magnitude of this force?

• 72 N

• 12 N

• 6.0 N

• 2 N

Standing on one foot causes the pressure on the floor to:

• Increase
• Decrease
• Remain constant

The SI Unit for pressure is

• N

• kg/cm³

• psi

• Pa