Question

Tick the most appropriate answer.
If $F$ is a force acting normally on a surface of area $A$, then the pressure $P$ is given by:

• A. $F\times A$
• B. $F+A$
• C. $F/A$
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is C $F/A$

We know that pressure is defined as force acting normally per unit area of a surface.

It is given by

$Pressure=\frac{Force}{Area}=\frac{F}{A}$

So option C is correct.