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Pressure

Revise Pressure in Forces for GCSE Physics with 15 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

Sample Flashcards

What is pressure?
The force acting per unit area on a surface. P = F / A
What is the equation for pressure?
P = F / A Pressure (Pa) = Force (N) ÷ Area (m²)

Exam questions for Pressure

What is the correct equation for pressure?

  • A. Pressure = Force × Area
  • B. Pressure = Force ÷ Area
  • C. Pressure = Area ÷ Force
  • D. Pressure = Force + Area
1 markfoundation

Explain why a sharp knife cuts through food more easily than a blunt knife, even when the same force is applied to both.

3 marksstandard

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12

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