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Revision as of 12:49, 15 October 2018

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Pressure is the force on a surface per unit area.

About Pressure

Pressure is measured in Pascals (Pa).
A large force on a small area causes a large pressure.
A small force on a large area causes a small pressure.

Equation

Pressure = Force/Area

\[P = F \divid A\]

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