Practice Real-world Examples (2.2) - Chapter 3 : Force and Pressure

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Question 1.
What happens to pressure when the area is reduced?
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Think about the relationship in the formula P = F/A.
Question 2.
Give an example of low pressure in daily life.
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Consider items designed for walking or moving over soft surfaces.
3Question 3.
What is the relationship between force, area, and pressure?
- Pressure is force times area
- Pressure is area divided by force
- Pressure is force divided by area
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Remember the formula for pressure!
4Question 4.
True or False: High pressure is created by a large area.
- True
- False
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Think about what kind of tools have sharp edges.
Question 5.
You have a container with liquid. If you increase the depth of the liquid, explaining how the pressure changes and why it's crucial for underwater structures?
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Think about the weight of water above a structure.
Question 6.
Describe a situation where increasing surface area helps reduce pressure (not just snowshoes), explaining how the principles discussed apply.
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Consider tools or devices that spread out force.

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