Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q12
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\(\text{pressure} = \dfrac{\text{force}}{\text{area}}\)
A force of 40 Newtons is applied to an area of 3.2 square metres.
Work out the pressure.
Give the units of your answer. [2 marks]
| Answer | Mark | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 12.5 or \(12\dfrac{1}{2}\) or \(\dfrac{25}{2}\) | B1 | |
| N/m\(^2\) or newtons per square metre or Nm\(^{-2}\) or pascals or Pa | B1 | oe |
Additional guidance
| m\(^2\)/N or P | B0 |