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Pressure
Explain pressure as the force applied over a specific area and remember to apply the formula F = p × A.
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CambridgeIGCSEPhysicsMotion, forces and energy
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- Explain pressure as the force applied over a specific area and remember to apply the formula F = p × A.
- Discuss how pressure changes based on the amount of force and the size of the area, using common real-life situations as examples.
- Qualitatively explain how pressure increases with depth in a liquid and how it is influenced by the liquid's density.
- Remember and apply the formula for calculating the change in pressure at a certain depth in a liquid, given by ∆p = g × h × ρ.
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