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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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Pressure, force & surface area

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A perpendicular force of 160 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 160 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 192 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 192 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 38 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 38 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 330 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 330 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 210 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 210 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 510 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 510 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 60 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 99 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 99 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 58 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 58 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 507 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 507 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 456 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 456 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

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Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 160 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
16 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 160 N ÷ 10 m² = 16 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 192 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
16 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 192 N ÷ 12 m² = 16 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 38 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
19 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 38 N ÷ 2 m² = 19 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 330 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 330 N ÷ 10 m² = 33 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 210 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 210 N ÷ 15 m² = 14 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 510 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
34 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 510 N ÷ 15 m² = 34 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 60 N ÷ 2 m² = 30 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 99 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 99 N ÷ 11 m² = 9 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 58 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
29 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 58 N ÷ 2 m² = 29 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 507 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
39 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 507 N ÷ 13 m² = 39 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 456 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
38 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 456 N ÷ 12 m² = 38 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 51 · 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 160 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 160 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 192 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 192 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 38 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 38 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 330 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 330 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 210 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 210 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 510 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 510 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 60 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 99 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 11 m² → F = 99 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 58 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 58 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 507 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 507 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 456 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 456 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 51 · 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 160 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
16 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 160 N ÷ 10 m² = 16 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 192 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
16 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 192 N ÷ 12 m² = 16 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 38 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
19 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 38 N ÷ 2 m² = 19 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 330 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 330 N ÷ 10 m² = 33 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 210 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
14 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 210 N ÷ 15 m² = 14 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 510 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
34 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 510 N ÷ 15 m² = 34 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 60 N ÷ 2 m² = 30 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 99 N acts uniformly over an area of 11 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 99 N ÷ 11 m² = 9 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 58 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
29 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 58 N ÷ 2 m² = 29 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 507 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
39 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 507 N ÷ 13 m² = 39 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 456 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
38 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 456 N ÷ 12 m² = 38 Pa.

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