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Pressure

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  • Pressure is defined as .....................over a given area.
    Force
  • Camels have large flat feet .Why?
    Pressure
  • why does a sharp knife cut more easily than a blunt knife?
    it has a smaller area of contact when it is used rather than a blunt knife so the pressure of the knife is much greater than the pressure of the blunt knife of
  • why should food never be heated in a sealed can?
    pressure of gas is increased as the gas molecules move about quickly in different directions -the heat gives the molecules more kinetic energy -there are more
  • Does water pressure increase or decrease the deeper you go?
    Increase
  • SI Unit of Pressure
    Pascal
  • If you try to push a pin with pointed end,it will pierce through easily.Why?
    smaller the area ,higher the pressure
  • what do vehicle brakes use?
    Pressure
  • what does pressure in a liquid increase with?
    depth and density
  • Will air pressure be high on top of the mountain or on the beach?
    Beach
  • Do liquids and gases also exert pressure?
    Yes
  • How can pressure be reduced?
    By increasing the surface area