pressure between solids Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula for pressure?
A
pressure = Force/ area
2
Q
what is pressure measured in?
A
Pa (pascals
3
Q
what is pressure?
A
force per unit area
4
Q
when area is smaller what happens to the pressure?
A
pressure is bigger than
5
Q
for the same force:
A
increasing SA reduces pressure
decreasing SA increases pressure
