Question 25 of 279 in Solids, Liquids and Gases

Pressure under a solid

1 mark · Normal

State the equation linking pressure, force, and area for pressure under a solid. Use standard symbols.

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p = \frac{F}{A} or F = pA

Also accept: p = F / A; F = p × A; F = pA

Common mistakes: p = A / F

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct equation linking pressure, force, and area.

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