Pressure Formula:
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Definition: Pressure is defined as the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.
Purpose: This calculator helps students understand and solve numerical problems related to force and pressure, a key concept in Class 8 Physics.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: Pressure increases with greater force or smaller contact area. It's directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to area.
Details: Understanding pressure helps explain everyday phenomena like why sharp knives cut better, how hydraulic systems work, and why snowshoes prevent sinking in snow.
Tips: Enter the force in Newtons and area in square meters. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the SI unit of pressure?
A: The SI unit is Pascal (Pa), where 1 Pa = 1 N/m².
Q2: How is pressure different from force?
A: Force is the total push or pull, while pressure is how concentrated that force is over an area.
Q3: What's a real-world example of this formula?
A: A 50 kg person standing on one foot (area ≈ 0.01 m²) exerts more pressure than when standing on both feet.
Q4: How do I convert other pressure units to Pascals?
A: 1 atm = 101325 Pa, 1 bar = 100000 Pa, 1 psi ≈ 6895 Pa.
Q5: Why do we use square meters for area?
A: Because Pascal is defined as N/m², using meters maintains SI unit consistency.