Pressure
Definition
Pressure refers to the force applied per unit area. It measures how much force is distributed over a given surface area.
Related terms
Pascal's Principle: States that when pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted equally in all directions.
Atmospheric Pressure: The pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere due to its weight above any given point.
Gauge Pressure: The difference between absolute pressure and atmospheric pressure at a particular location.
"Pressure" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Chemistry
AP Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology
Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 1.7 Conservation of Mass Flow Rate in Fluids
Additional resources (2)
AP Physics 2 - 2022 AP Physics 2 Exam Guide
AP Physics 2 - Unit 1 Overview: Fluids
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