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what is the difference between n/m2 and pascal(p)?and what is the SI unit of pressure?

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Newtons/Square Meter is a unit that shows how the pascal unit is derived from other SI units. Pressure is defined as Force/Area and the SI unit for Force is newtons (N) and the SI unit for Area is Sq Meters (m²). 1 newton per square metre equals 1 pascal.

The N/m² pressure unit is one of the few units that clearly describes what pressure represents in its name symbol. Although it is not generally used to describe a pressure reading, it can be useful for calculating the force required to generate a certain pressure.

The unit of pressure in the SI system is the pascal (Pa), defined as a force of one Newton per square meter.


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