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Pressure from force and area

Pressure from force and area.

  • : pressure = force ÷ area.
  • Rearrange to F = PA or A = F ÷ P.
  • Read the area unit carefully, especially when it is squared.

Example 1

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.

Example 2

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.

Your turn

Question 1

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Check answer
Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.
Question 2

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Check answer
Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.
Question 3

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Check answer
Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.
Question 4

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Check answer
Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.
Question 5

The area is and the force is . Find the pressure.

Check answer
Choose the rearranged form for the quantity you need.Substitute the values. Use the units stated in the question.
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