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