Pressure
P = F/A
What it says
Pressure is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P | Pressure (Pa or N/m^2) | M L^-1 T^-2 |
F | Force (N) | M L T^-2 |
A | Area (m^2) | L^2 |
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