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Pressure

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Pressure refers to the force applied per unit area. It measures how much force is distributed over a given surface area.