Write the relation between force and pressure if the area of contact is given.

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Dear Student ,
The relation between force and pressure if area of contact is given will be
$P = \frac{F}{A}$
because
pressure is force per unit area. its unit is N/m² or pascal. it is directly proportional to force and indirectly proportional to area.
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Write the relation between force and pressure if the area of contact is given.

Dear Student , The relation between force and pressure if area of contact is given will be P=FA because pressure is force per unit area. its unit is N/m2 or pascal. it is directly proportional to force and indirectly proportional to area. Regards

Dear Student ,
The relation between force and pressure if area of contact is given will be
$P = \frac{F}{A}$
because
pressure is force per unit area. its unit is N/m² or pascal. it is directly proportional to force and indirectly proportional to area.
Regards