Difference between revisions of "Pressure"
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| − | + | ==Key Stage 3== | |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Pressure]] is the [[force]] on a surface per unit [[area]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Pressure=== | ||
| + | : [[Pressure]] is [[measure]]d in [[Pascal]]s ([[Pa]]). | ||
| + | : A large [[force]] on a small [[area]] causes a large [[pressure]]. | ||
| + | : A small [[force]] on a large [[area]] causes a small [[pressure]]. | ||
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| + | ===Equation=== | ||
| + | : Pressure = Force/Area | ||
| + | :<math>P = F \divide A</math> | ||