Chapter 6 (pressure) Flashcards
1
Q
What is pressure
A
Pressure is the force acting per unit area
2
Q
What is the formula for pressure
A
P=F/A
3
Q
What is pascals law
A
If a pressure is applied to an enclosed liquid, the pressure is transmitted to all other parts of the liquid undiminished
4
Q
What is density and the formula for it
A
Density is the mass per unit volume
P=m/v
5
Q
How to measure pressure in a liquid
A
P=hpg