Pressure & Pressure Differences in Fluids (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes

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What causes pressure in a gas?

Particles colliding with container walls

What is the formula for pressure?

p=FAp = \frac{F}{A}

What is the SI unit for pressure?

Pascal (Pa)

What is 1 pascal equivalent to?

1N/m21 \, \text{N/m}^2

In the pressure formula p=FAp = \frac{F}{A}, what unit is area (AA) measured in?

Square metres (m2\text{m}^2)

In which direction does pressure exert force on a surface?

Perpendicular to the surface

Why does a balloon expand equally in all directions when inflated?

Pressure acts perpendicular to surfaces

A force of 200N200 \, \text{N} acts on 0.5m20.5 \, \text{m}^2. What is the pressure?

400Pa400 \, \text{Pa}

If force stays constant but area decreases, what happens to pressure?

Pressure increases

In the pressure formula p=FAp = \frac{F}{A}, what unit is force (FF) measured in?

Newtons (N)

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