PRESSURE

What is Presure?
Pressure
Pressure is defined as perpendicular force acting on a surface per unit area.

Formula of Pressure
Formula of Pressure

P = Pressure
F = Force
A = Contact Area
Factors affecting the magnitude of Pressure:
Factors affecting the magnitude of Pressure:
Magnitude of the force:
The larger the force, the higher the pressure.
Contact area:
The larger the contact area, the lower the pressure.
S.I. Unit of Pressure:
S.I. Unit of Pressure:The S.I. unit of pressure is: Pascal
Notes:
1Pa = 1 Nm-2 Other units: cmHg, atm

Application Involving High Pressure

Application Involving High Pressure

Sharp Knife, Ice-Skate, Sole with spike

Application Involving Low Pressure

Application Involving Low Pressure
Foundation of Building, Snow Shoes, Tyre of Tractor, Feet of Elephant