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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

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A perpendicular force of 120 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 120 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 156 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 156 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. 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 = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 600 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 600 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 540 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 540 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 27 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 27 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 60 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 92 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 92 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 40 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 40 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 105 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 105 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 12 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 12 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 364 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 364 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 46 · 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 120 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
12 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 120 N ÷ 10 m² = 12 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 156 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 156 N ÷ 6 m² = 26 Pa.
3. 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.
4. A perpendicular force of 600 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
40 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 600 N ÷ 15 m² = 40 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 540 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 540 N ÷ 15 m² = 36 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 27 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 27 N ÷ 3 m² = 9 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
10 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 60 N ÷ 6 m² = 10 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 92 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
23 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 92 N ÷ 4 m² = 23 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 40 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
4 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 40 N ÷ 10 m² = 4 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 105 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 105 N ÷ 7 m² = 15 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 12 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
6 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 12 N ÷ 2 m² = 6 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 364 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 364 N ÷ 14 m² = 26 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 46 · 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 120 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 120 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
2. A perpendicular force of 156 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 156 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
3. 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 = ?
4. A perpendicular force of 600 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 600 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
5. A perpendicular force of 540 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 15 m² → F = 540 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
6. A perpendicular force of 27 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 3 m² → F = 27 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
7. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 6 m² → F = 60 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
8. A perpendicular force of 92 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 4 m² → F = 92 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
9. A perpendicular force of 40 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 10 m² → F = 40 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
10. A perpendicular force of 105 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 7 m² → F = 105 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
11. A perpendicular force of 12 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 2 m² → F = 12 N · P = F ÷ A = ?
12. A perpendicular force of 364 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
A = 14 m² → F = 364 N · P = F ÷ A = ?

12 questions · Seed 46 · 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 120 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
12 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 120 N ÷ 10 m² = 12 Pa.
2. A perpendicular force of 156 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 156 N ÷ 6 m² = 26 Pa.
3. 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.
4. A perpendicular force of 600 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
40 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 600 N ÷ 15 m² = 40 Pa.
5. A perpendicular force of 540 N acts uniformly over an area of 15 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
36 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 540 N ÷ 15 m² = 36 Pa.
6. A perpendicular force of 27 N acts uniformly over an area of 3 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
9 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 27 N ÷ 3 m² = 9 Pa.
7. A perpendicular force of 60 N acts uniformly over an area of 6 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
10 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 60 N ÷ 6 m² = 10 Pa.
8. A perpendicular force of 92 N acts uniformly over an area of 4 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
23 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 92 N ÷ 4 m² = 23 Pa.
9. A perpendicular force of 40 N acts uniformly over an area of 10 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
4 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 40 N ÷ 10 m² = 4 Pa.
10. A perpendicular force of 105 N acts uniformly over an area of 7 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
15 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 105 N ÷ 7 m² = 15 Pa.
11. A perpendicular force of 12 N acts uniformly over an area of 2 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
6 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 12 N ÷ 2 m² = 6 Pa.
12. A perpendicular force of 364 N acts uniformly over an area of 14 m². Use P = F ÷ A to find the pressure.
26 Pa
Pressure P = F ÷ A = 364 N ÷ 14 m² = 26 Pa.

12 questions · Seed 46 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification