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What is the correct equation to determine pressure?Pressure = Force + AreaPressure = Force *AreaPressure = Force / AreaPressure = Force -Area

Question

What is the correct equation to determine pressure?

  • Pressure = Force + Area
  • Pressure = Force * Area
  • Pressure = Force / Area
  • Pressure = Force - Area
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Solution

Break Down the Problem

  1. Identify the terms in the question: Pressure, Force, and Area.
  2. Understand that pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area.

Relevant Concepts

  1. The scientific definition of pressure is given by the formula: P=FA P = \frac{F}{A} where:
    • PP is the pressure,
    • FF is the force applied,
    • AA is the area over which the force is applied.

Analysis and Detail

  1. The formula P=FAP = \frac{F}{A} clearly indicates that pressure increases with increasing force and decreases when the area increases for a constant force.
  2. None of the other equations provided (addition, multiplication, or subtraction of force and area) are correct in this context.

Verify and Summarize

  1. The only correct equation for determining pressure from the options given is P=FAP = \frac{F}{A}.

Final Answer

The correct equation to determine pressure is: Pressure=ForceArea \text{Pressure} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}}

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