CAIE IGCSE Physics 1.8.1 Pressure as force per unit area
Practise defining pressure and using p = F/A with weights, contact areas, flat surfaces and unit conversions in Pa or N m^-2.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Exam points
- calculate pressure from weight and total contact area, using p = F/A with correct units
- rearrange p = F/A to find force or area from a pressure value and surface data
1.8.1—Pressure as force per unit area question 1
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Define pressure.
(pressure is) force per unit area
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