Ratio & ProportionStudy Notes

Worked Example 2: Finding Area

Part of PressureGCSE Mathematics

This study notes covers Worked Example 2: Finding Area 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 5 of 5 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 5 of 5

Practice

12 questions

Recall

2 flashcards

Worked Example 2: Finding Area

A box exerts a force of 180N and a pressure of 600 N/m². Find its base area.

Step 1 Rearrange for Area

Area = Force ÷ Pressure

Step 2 Calculate

A = 180 ÷ 600 = 0.3 m²

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Practice Questions for Pressure

Which formula correctly defines pressure?

  • A. Pressure = Area ÷ Force
  • B. Pressure = Force × Area
  • C. Pressure = Force ÷ Area
  • D. Pressure = Force + Area
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A woman weighs 650 N. She wears flat shoes (each with area 150 cm²) or stiletto heels (each with area 1 cm²). She stands on one foot. Explain why the stiletto heel exerts a much greater pressure on the floor than the flat shoe. Support your answer with a calculation.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

Pressure Formula
Pressure = Force ÷ Area. Units: N/m² or Pascals (Pa). Same force over smaller area = MORE pressure!
Pressure Applications
Pressure = Force ÷ Area. Sharp knives, stiletto heels, snowshoes - all examples of changing area to change pressure!

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