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  • Pressure: Definition, Formula, and Examples - Physics Explained
    The force pushing on a surface or area is called pressure.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Pressure is defined as the force applied perpendicularly to a surface divided by the area over which the force is distributed.

    * Formula: Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)

    * Units: The standard unit for pressure is the Pascal (Pa), which is equal to one Newton per square meter (N/m²).

    Examples of Pressure:

    * Atmospheric pressure: The weight of the air above us pressing down on the Earth's surface.

    * Hydrostatic pressure: The pressure exerted by a fluid at rest, such as water in a pool.

    * Blood pressure: The pressure of blood flowing through our arteries.

    * Tire pressure: The pressure of air inside a tire.

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