Here's why:
* Pressure is defined as force per unit area. When you push or squeeze matter, you apply a force over a certain area.
* Pushing or squeezing causes a concentration of force. The same force applied over a smaller area will result in higher pressure. Think of standing on a soft surface with your whole foot versus standing on the surface with just your heel. The heel applies more pressure because the force is concentrated over a smaller area.
Examples:
* Inflating a tire: You push air into the tire, increasing the pressure inside.
* Stepping on a balloon: You apply pressure to the balloon, causing it to deform or pop.
* Diving deep in the ocean: The water pressure increases as you go deeper due to the weight of the water above you.
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