Define pressure . what is the relation between pressure force and area? state the unit in which pressure is measured?

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Dear Student,

The thrust acting per unit area on a surface is called pressure.

Pressure = Force/Area

Unit of pressure: Pascal (Newton/metre² )
Or Pascal (Pa) = N/m²

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Define pressure . what is the relation between pressure force and area? state the unit in which pressure is measured?

Dear Student, The thrust acting per unit area on a surface is called pressure. Pressure = Force/Area Unit of pressure: Pascal (Newton/metre² ) Or Pascal (Pa) = N/m² Regards

Dear Student,

The thrust acting per unit area on a surface is called pressure.

Pressure = Force/Area

Unit of pressure: Pascal (Newton/metre² )
Or Pascal (Pa) = N/m²

Regards