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This quiz contains 9 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
What is pressure defined as?
the product of force and area
the area applied over a certain force
the force applied over a certain area
the difference between force and area
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Which formula is used to calculate pressure?
pressure = Force ÷ Area
pressure = Area ÷ Force
pressure = Force + Area
pressure = Force × Area
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If a force of 10 newtons is applied over an area of 5 square metres, what is the pressure?
50 N/m²
2 N/m²
0.5 N/m²
5 N/m²
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What is the unit of pressure?
metre per second (m/s)
newton (N)
pascal (Pa)
square metre (m²)
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What creates atmospheric pressure?
the downward force of the atmosphere
the sideways force of the atmosphere
the upward force of the atmosphere
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How does atmospheric pressure change with elevation?
pressure increases with elevation
pressure remains constant with elevation
pressure decreases with elevation
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In liquids like water, how does pressure change with depth?
pressure decreases with depth
pressure remains constant with depth
pressure increases with depth
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What is the upward force caused by pressure in liquids called?
upthrust
overthrust
sidethrust
downthrust
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Describe the relationship between pressure and depth in liquids, and explain how this affects floating and sinking objects.
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