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What pressure means

What pressure means

Two blocks with the same downward force, one on a small area giving high pressure and one on a large area giving low pressure Pressure tells you how concentrated a force is on a surface. The same force on a smaller area gives a larger pressure, while spreading the force over a larger area gives a smaller pressure.

Pressure Lesson

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Pressure

Step-by-step lessons covering CIE IGCSE Physics Pressure for Core and Extended tier. Each lesson breaks down Pressure, then works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 3 (Core) or Paper 2 and Paper 4 (Extended), plus Paper 5 or Paper 6 format. Build a strong foundation in mechanics and electricity before tackling the more mathematically demanding astrophysics and nuclear topics.