Calculating pressure Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for pressure ?
A
pressure = force / area
2
Q
what is the formula for force ?
A
Force= pressure x area
3
Q
what is the formula for area ?
A
area = force/pressure
4
Q
what will happen to the pressure when force is spread over a bigger area?
A
when the force is spread over a bigger area the pressure will be low.
5
Q
what is the unit for pressure ?
A
N/m2
6
Q
what is the unit for force ?
A
N
