Question

The pressure exerted on a surface depends on?

• A. Area of the surface
• B. The Direction of the applied force.
• C. The magnitude of the applied force.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above.

$Pressure=\frac{Thrust}{Area}$

Pressure depends on the area on which force is applied, more the area less the pressure and vice versa.

Pressure also depends on thrust (force applied normal to a surface). So the magnitude, as well as the direction of force, will also affect the amount of pressure.