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State that pressure is calculated as the force applied divided by the area it acts upon; remember and apply the formula P = F/A.

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State that pressure is calculated as the force applied divided by the area it acts upon; remember and apply the formula P = F/A

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Pressure in a Syringe

A syringe has a plunger that can be pushed down to inject fluid. If a force of 10 N is applied to the plunger, and the area of the plunger is 2 cm², calculate the pressure exerted on the fluid.

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    Calculate the pressure exerted on the fluid in the syringe.

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