Pressure and Surface Area

Pressure and Surface Area

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the concept of force and pressure, highlighting how pressure is the force applied over a specific area, measured in Pascals. It illustrates how changing the surface area affects pressure, using examples like flippers and high heels. The tutorial also discusses practical applications, such as skis gliding over snow and tanks using tracks. Additionally, it touches on atmospheric pressure and its minimal impact on the human body due to its distribution over a large area.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how pressure can be manipulated by changing the area over which force is applied.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What role does atmospheric pressure play in our daily lives according to the text?

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