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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

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A perpendicular force of 570 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 570 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 555 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 555 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 112 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 112 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 222 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 222 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 252 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 252 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 200 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 200 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 65 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 65 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 150 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 150 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. 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 = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 570 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
38 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 570 N ÷ 15 m² = 38 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 555 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
37 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 555 N ÷ 15 m² = 37 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
25 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 3 m² = 25 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 112 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
28 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 112 N ÷ 4 m² = 28 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 222 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
37 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 222 N ÷ 6 m² = 37 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 252 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
21 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 252 N ÷ 12 m² = 21 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 200 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
20 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 200 N ÷ 10 m² = 20 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 65 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
13 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 65 N ÷ 5 m² = 13 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 150 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 150 N ÷ 5 m² = 30 Pa.
11. 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.
12. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 4 m² = 7 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 45 · 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 570 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 570 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 555 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 555 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 112 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 112 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 222 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 222 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 252 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 252 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 200 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 200 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 65 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 65 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 150 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 150 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. 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 = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 45 · 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 570 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
38 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 570 N ÷ 15 m² = 38 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 555 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
37 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 555 N ÷ 15 m² = 37 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
25 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 3 m² = 25 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 112 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
28 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 112 N ÷ 4 m² = 28 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 222 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
37 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 222 N ÷ 6 m² = 37 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 252 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
21 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 252 N ÷ 12 m² = 21 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 200 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
20 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 200 N ÷ 10 m² = 20 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 65 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
13 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 65 N ÷ 5 m² = 13 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 150 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 150 N ÷ 5 m² = 30 Pa.
11. 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.
12. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 4 m² = 7 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 45 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification