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The SI unit of pressure is $N / m^{2}$ .This unit is otherwise called ____________.

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Pascal

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Newton

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Joule

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Pascal
Pressure is defined as force applied per unit area. Hence, its SI unit is $N / m^{2}$ or Pascal here,
1 Pascal = 1 $N / m^{2}$ .

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