Forces and Pressure

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What is the force applied per unit area called?

  • Gravity
  • Pressure (correct)
  • Tension
  • Friction

A heavy object exerts more pressure on a surface because of its

  • greater volume
  • greater surface area
  • greater speed
  • greater weight (correct)

An object with a larger surface area in contact with a surface will exert

  • less pressure (correct)
  • more pressure
  • equal pressure
  • unknown pressure

What happens to the pressure of an object if its surface area is reduced?

<p>it increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of force being applied over a small surface area?

<p>a person standing on one leg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Pressure

  • Pressure is the force applied per unit area.

Factors Affecting Pressure

  • The weight of an object affects the pressure it exerts on a surface, with heavier objects exerting more pressure.
  • The surface area of an object in contact with a surface affects the pressure it exerts, with larger surface areas resulting in less pressure.

Effect of Surface Area on Pressure

  • If the surface area of an object is reduced, the pressure it exerts on a surface will increase.

Examples of Force and Surface Area

  • An example of force being applied over a small surface area is a stiletto heel, which exerts a large amount of pressure on a small area.

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