Pressure from Force
Distribute perpendicular force over an area.
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Average pressure
Idealized SI-unit model for educational estimates. Confirm material properties, boundary conditions and applicability before engineering use.
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Formula
P=F/A
Distribute perpendicular force over an area.
Worked example
- Normal force (N)
- 100
- Cross-sectional area (m²)
- 0.01
- Average pressure
- 10,000 Pa
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Idealized SI-unit model for educational estimates. Confirm material properties, boundary conditions and applicability before engineering use.
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