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Pressure is defined as the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area. It is a fundamental concept in physics that describes how force is distributed over a surface area.
The calculator uses the pressure formula:
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Explanation: Pressure increases when force increases or when the area over which the force is distributed decreases. This is why sharp objects with small surface areas can create high pressures.
Details: Understanding pressure is crucial in various real-world applications including hydraulic systems, atmospheric pressure measurements, engineering designs, and everyday phenomena like why knives cut or why we use snowshoes in snow.
Tips: Enter force in Newtons (N) and area in square meters (m²). Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the pressure in Pascals (Pa).
Q1: What is the SI unit of pressure?
A: The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to 1 Newton per square meter (N/m²).
Q2: How does surface area affect pressure?
A: Pressure is inversely proportional to surface area. For the same force, a smaller surface area results in higher pressure, while a larger surface area results in lower pressure.
Q3: What are some common examples of pressure in daily life?
A: Common examples include tire pressure, blood pressure, atmospheric pressure, and the pressure exerted when standing, walking, or sitting.
Q4: How is pressure different from force?
A: Force is the total push or pull on an object, while pressure is the force per unit area. Pressure takes into account how concentrated the force is over a surface.
Q5: What is atmospheric pressure and how is it measured?
A: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. It is typically measured using a barometer and is approximately 101,325 Pa at sea level.