P11(Forces And Pressure) Flashcards

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What is the formula for pressure

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Pressure= force/area

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The pressure in a liquid …

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Increases with increasing liquid depth

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The greater the density of a liquid…

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The greater the pressure in the liquid

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What’s the formula for pressure in a liquid

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Pressure= height x density x gravitational field strength

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Atmospheric pressure decreases…

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With higher altitude because there is less air

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What’s the formula for atmospheric pressure

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Pressure= height X density X gravitational field strength

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