Pressure Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Why does a blunt nail take longer to go into wood than a sharp nail?
A
Because the sharp nail has higher pressure.
2
Q
Why shouldn’t you stand upright on ice?
A
Because your weight is pressing down on a small area.
3
Q
Why would you use a ladder to help someone you fell in?
A
Because the ladder is spread over a large area which means it has low pressure so there is a small chance the ice will break.
4
Q
Pressure depends on two things. Name them.
A
Force and area.
