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Which of the following best describes force?

A push or a pull that causes an object to change its state of motion or direction (correct)
The total impact of one object on another
The magnitude and direction of a moving body
The physical quantity of force spread over a certain area

Which of the following best describes pressure?

The magnitude and direction of a moving body
A push or a pull that causes an object to change its state of motion or direction
The physical quantity of force spread over a certain area (correct)
The total impact of one object on another

Why do some people confuse pressure with force?

Because they have the same definition
Because pressure cannot exist without force (correct)
Because they both involve motion
Because pressure is a type of force

What is the difference between force and pressure?

<p>Force is the total impact of one object on another, while pressure is the physical quantity of force spread over a certain area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers