Question 17 of 279 in Solids, Liquids and Gases

Pressure under a solid

1 mark · Easy

State the SI unit for pressure.

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pascal (Pa)

Also accept: Pa; pascal

Common mistakes: newton; N

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct SI unit stated (pascal or Pa)

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The SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa).

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