Pressure under a Solid
2 marks · Easy(a)[1 mark]
Write the equation linking pressure, force and area. Use standard symbols.
(b)[1 mark]
What is the pressure produced by a force of 50 N acting on an area of 0.25 m²? Show your working.
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(a) p = F / A
(b) 200 Pa
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · Gives correct formula: p = F / A.
B1 (b) · 1 mark · Calculates pressure as 200 Pa with correct working.
Worked solution
a) p = F / A