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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 21

During a manufacturing process, a press pushes on a flat metal plate. The measurements are shown below.

MeasurementValue
Force normal to the plate4800 N
Area of contact0.060 m²

Calculate the pressure at the contact between the press and the plate. Give the unit.

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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids Questions

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108 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids, covering 5.5.1 Pressure in a fluid and 5.5.2 Atmospheric pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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