Question

Which of the following is the correct reason to justify the given statement?
Pressure is directly proportional to Thrust.

• A. Pressure is thrust per unit area on a surface.
• B. Pressure is equal to thrust.
• C. As pressure increases, thrust decreases.
• D. Given statement is incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pressure is thrust per unit area on a surface.

Pressure is thrust per unit area on a surface. Hence, pressure is directly proportional to thrust. Greater the thrust, greater the pressure.