Question

part a

what is the relationship between area, force, and pressure?

• pressure is inversely proportional to force and proportional to area.
• pressure is proportional to both force and area.
• pressure is inversely proportional to both force and area.
• pressure is proportional to force and inversely proportional to area.

Explanation:

State the definition of pressure

$$ P = \frac{F}{A} $$

Analyze the mathematical relationships

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Match with the given options

The relationship shows that pressure is directly proportional to force and inversely proportional to area.

Answer:

• Pressure is inversely proportional to force and proportional to area.
• Pressure is proportional to both force and area.
• Pressure is inversely proportional to both force and area.
• Pressure is proportional to force and inversely proportional to area. (Correct answer)