Physics · KS3 Y8 · Forces & Motion

Pressure = force ÷ area

Pressure = force ÷ areaFree4:06Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Pressure equals the perpendicular force divided by the area over which it acts.
  • For the same force, a smaller contact area gives a larger pressure.
  • One pascal is one newton per square metre.
  • Rearrange the equation to force = pressure × area.

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Runs 4:06, from 0:00 to 4:06 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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The nail example and calculations show why both force and contact area matter.

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