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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 13-15

Pressure, force & surface area

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1. A perpendicular force of 390 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 390 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 180 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 180 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 68 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 68 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 132 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 132 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 468 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 468 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 165 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 325 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 325 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 70 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. 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 = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 104731 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 390 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 390 N ÷ 13 m² = 30 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 180 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
18 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 180 N ÷ 10 m² = 18 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 68 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
17 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 68 N ÷ 4 m² = 17 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 132 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
11 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 132 N ÷ 12 m² = 11 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
4 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 7 m² = 4 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 468 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 468 N ÷ 13 m² = 36 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 165 N ÷ 5 m² = 33 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 325 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
25 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 325 N ÷ 13 m² = 25 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
5 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 70 N ÷ 14 m² = 5 Pa.
10. 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.
11. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 5 m² = 15 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
5 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 15 m² = 5 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 104731 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

Pressure, force & surface area

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A perpendicular force of 390 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 390 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 180 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 180 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. A perpendicular force of 68 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 68 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 132 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 12 m² → F = 132 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 28 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 468 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 468 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 165 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 325 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 13 m² → F = 325 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 70 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. 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 = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 5 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 75 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 104731 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

Pressure, force & surface area

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A perpendicular force of 390 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
30 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 390 N ÷ 13 m² = 30 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 180 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
18 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 180 N ÷ 10 m² = 18 Pa.
3. A perpendicular force of 68 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
17 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 68 N ÷ 4 m² = 17 Pa.
4. A perpendicular force of 132 N acts uniformly over an area of 12 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
11 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 132 N ÷ 12 m² = 11 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 28 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
4 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 28 N ÷ 7 m² = 4 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 468 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 468 N ÷ 13 m² = 36 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 165 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
33 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 165 N ÷ 5 m² = 33 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 325 N acts uniformly over an area of 13 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
25 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 325 N ÷ 13 m² = 25 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 70 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
5 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 70 N ÷ 14 m² = 5 Pa.
10. 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.
11. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 5 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 5 m² = 15 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 75 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
5 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 75 N ÷ 15 m² = 5 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 104731 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification