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Pressure, force & surface area

Use P = F ÷ A to calculate pressure in pascals from perpendicular force and surface area. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Pressure, force & surface area

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1. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 165 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 240 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 240 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 80 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 80 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 52 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 52 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 312 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 312 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 36 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 36 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 77 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 77 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 45 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 45 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 66 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 286 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 286 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 228 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 228 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 104734 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 165 N ÷ 11 m² = 15 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 240 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
40 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 240 N ÷ 6 m² = 40 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 80 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
8 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 80 N ÷ 10 m² = 8 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 52 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
13 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 52 N ÷ 4 m² = 13 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 312 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
24 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 312 N ÷ 13 m² = 24 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 36 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
18 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 36 N ÷ 2 m² = 18 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 77 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 77 N ÷ 11 m² = 7 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 45 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 45 N ÷ 5 m² = 9 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 2 m² = 14 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 66 N ÷ 2 m² = 33 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 286 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 286 N ÷ 11 m² = 26 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 228 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
19 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 228 N ÷ 12 m² = 19 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 104734 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Pressure, force & surface area

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 165 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 240 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 240 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 80 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 80 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 52 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 52 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 312 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 312 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 36 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 36 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 77 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 77 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 45 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 45 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 66 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 286 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 286 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 228 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 228 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 104734 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 165 N ÷ 11 m² = 15 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 240 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
40 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 240 N ÷ 6 m² = 40 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 80 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
8 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 80 N ÷ 10 m² = 8 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 52 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
13 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 52 N ÷ 4 m² = 13 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 312 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
24 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 312 N ÷ 13 m² = 24 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 36 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
18 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 36 N ÷ 2 m² = 18 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 77 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 77 N ÷ 11 m² = 7 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 45 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 45 N ÷ 5 m² = 9 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 2 m² = 14 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 66 N ÷ 2 m² = 33 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 286 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 286 N ÷ 11 m² = 26 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 228 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
19 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 228 N ÷ 12 m² = 19 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 104734 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification