This introduction covers What Is Pressure? within Pressure for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Pressure in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 2 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 1 of 5 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 1 of 5
Practice
12 questions
Recall
2 flashcards
What Is Pressure?
Why can you walk on snow with snowshoes but sink without them? Same force (your weight), but spread over a bigger area = less pressure! High heels can damage floors because all your weight is concentrated on a tiny area. Pressure = how concentrated a force is.