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Pressure

physical science Maturity 11-13

Pushing things makes pressure.

Pressure force area.svg
Pressure force area.svg
It happens when you push on a spot. A sharp knife has much pressure. This helps it cut food. A finger does not have much pressure. It cannot cut things. Can you feel pressure?
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Aluminium cylinder.jpg

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Pressure units.png
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Aluminium cylinder.jpg
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