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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 216 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 216 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 56 N acts uniformly over an area of 8 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 8 m² → F = 56 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. 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 = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 66 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 154 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 154 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 385 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 385 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 35 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 35 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 360 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 360 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 70 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 348 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 348 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 378 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 378 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 128 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 128 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 216 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 216 N ÷ 6 m² = 36 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 56 N acts uniformly over an area of 8 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 56 N ÷ 8 m² = 7 Pa.
3. 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.
4. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
22 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 66 N ÷ 3 m² = 22 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 154 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
22 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 154 N ÷ 7 m² = 22 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 385 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
35 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 385 N ÷ 11 m² = 35 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 35 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 35 N ÷ 5 m² = 7 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 360 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 360 N ÷ 10 m² = 36 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 70 N ÷ 5 m² = 14 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 348 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
29 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 348 N ÷ 12 m² = 29 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 378 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
27 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 378 N ÷ 14 m² = 27 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 128 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
32 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 128 N ÷ 4 m² = 32 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 47 · 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 216 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 216 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 56 N acts uniformly over an area of 8 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 8 m² → F = 56 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. 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 = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 66 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 154 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 154 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 385 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 385 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 35 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 35 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 360 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 360 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 70 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 348 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 348 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 378 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 378 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 128 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 128 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 47 · 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 216 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 216 N ÷ 6 m² = 36 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 56 N acts uniformly over an area of 8 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 56 N ÷ 8 m² = 7 Pa.
3. 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.
4. A perpendicular force of 66 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
22 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 66 N ÷ 3 m² = 22 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 154 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
22 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 154 N ÷ 7 m² = 22 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 385 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
35 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 385 N ÷ 11 m² = 35 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 35 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
7 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 35 N ÷ 5 m² = 7 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 360 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 360 N ÷ 10 m² = 36 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 70 N ÷ 5 m² = 14 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 348 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
29 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 348 N ÷ 12 m² = 29 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 378 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
27 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 378 N ÷ 14 m² = 27 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 128 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
32 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 128 N ÷ 4 m² = 32 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification