Question 89 of 279 in Solids, Liquids and Gases

Pressure under a Solid

1 mark · Easy

Complete the following sentence: Pressure increases if the same force is applied over a ________ area.

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smaller

Also accept: small; reduced

Common mistakes: larger

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly completes the sentence with 'smaller', 'small', or 'reduced'.

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Pressure increases if the same force is applied over a smaller area.

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