GCSE Physics - What is Pressure? #48
TLDRThis video delves into the fundamental concept of pressure, defined as force per unit area and measured in pascals. It illustrates the calculation using the formula pressure = force/area, with an example of hitting a nail. The script further explains fluid pressure in liquids and gases, emphasizing the role of perpendicular force in generating pressure. A practical application is presented with a question on calculating force exerted by a given pressure on a specific area, concluding with an answer of 30 kilonewtons.
Takeaways
- 📐 Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area.
- 📏 The formula for pressure is pressure (in pascals) = force / area.
- 🔨 An example given is hitting a nail with a hammer, where the force applied to the nail head's area results in pressure.
- 🔢 For a force of 800 newtons on an area of 0.0001 m², the pressure generated is 8 million pascals or 8,000 kilopascals.
- 💥 Pressure can also be created from the collision of solid objects, like a hammer and a nail.
- 🌊 Fluid pressure, which includes liquids and gases, is generated by particles constantly colliding with their surroundings.
- 💨 In a container of gas, the collisions of gas particles with the walls create pressure.
- 💧 Similarly, a beaker of water applies force outwards as water particles collide with the glass and air, creating pressure.
- ⊥ It's important to use the perpendicular component of force when calculating pressure, which is at right angles to the surface.
- 🔄 The perpendicular force is crucial as it is the component that contributes to the pressure on the surface being collided with.
- 📉 A particle striking at an angle will exert less perpendicular force and thus less pressure compared to a head-on collision.
- 📚 The script concludes with a practical question to calculate the perpendicular force on a given area using a known pressure.
Q & A
What is the definition of pressure?
-Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area.
What unit is used to measure pressure?
-Pressure is measured in pascals.
What is the formula to calculate pressure?
-The formula to calculate pressure is Pressure = Force / Area.
How much pressure is generated if 800 newtons of force is applied over an area of 0.0001 square meters?
-A pressure of 8 million pascals or 8,000 kilopascals is generated.
What is the difference between the pressure created by a collision of solid objects and fluid pressure?
-In the case of solid objects, pressure is created at the point of collision, whereas in fluids, pressure is generated by the constant collisions of particles with their surroundings.
Why do particles in a container of gas create pressure?
-Particles in a container of gas create pressure by colliding with the walls of the container, applying a force to the inside area.
How does the pressure in a beaker of water occur?
-The pressure in a beaker of water occurs as water particles collide with the glass walls and the air at the surface, applying forces outwards in all directions.
What is the importance of using the perpendicular force when calculating pressure?
-The perpendicular force is important because it is the component of the force that is at right angles to the surface being collided with, and it is the only part of the force that contributes to the pressure on that surface.
What is the difference between a head-on collision and grazing a wall at an angle in terms of pressure calculation?
-In a head-on collision, the entire force is perpendicular and contributes to the pressure, whereas when grazing a wall at an angle, only a component of the force is perpendicular and contributes to the pressure.
How can you calculate the force exerted on an area by a given pressure?
-To calculate the force exerted on an area by a given pressure, you multiply the pressure by the area.
What is the force exerted on a 0.5 square meter area by a pressure of 60 kilopascals?
-The force exerted is 30,000 newtons or 30 kilonewtons, after converting 60 kilopascals to 60,000 pascals.
Outlines
🔨 Understanding Pressure: Definition and Calculation
This paragraph introduces the fundamental concept of pressure, defined as force applied per unit area, measured in pascals. The formula for calculating pressure is given as force divided by area. An example is provided where applying 800 newtons of force over an area of 0.0001 square meters results in 8 million pascals of pressure. The paragraph distinguishes between pressure created by solid objects, such as a hammer hitting a nail, and fluid pressure, which occurs in liquids and gases due to the constant collisions of particles with their surroundings. The importance of considering only the perpendicular component of force when calculating pressure is emphasized, using the analogy of particles striking a container wall at different angles.
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Keywords
💡Pressure
💡Force
💡Area
💡Pascals
💡Collision
💡Fluid Pressure
💡Perpendicular Force
💡Gas Particles
💡Formula Triangle
💡Kilopascals
Highlights
Pressure is defined as the force per unit of area.
Pressure is measured in pascals and calculated as force divided by area.
An example is given where 800 newtons of force on an area of 0.0001 m² results in 8 million pascals of pressure.
Pressure can be created from the collision of solid objects, such as a hammer hitting a nail.
Fluids, including liquids and gases, generate pressure through the constant collisions of their particles with their surroundings.
In a container of gas, the gas particles' collisions with the wall create pressure.
A beaker of water applies forces outwards as water particles collide with the glass and air, creating pressure.
The term 'fluid pressure' is used for the pressure in both gases and liquids.
The perpendicular force is always used when calculating pressure, which is the force component at right angles to the surface.
An example illustrates the difference between a force striking perpendicularly and at an angle, with only a component of the force contributing to pressure.
A quick question is posed to calculate the perpendicular force on an area of 0.5 m² by a pressure of 60 kilopascals.
Conversion from kilopascals to pascals is necessary for the calculation, multiplying by 1000.
The final calculation results in a force of 30,000 newtons or 30 kilonewtons.
The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to like and subscribe for more content.
The video provides a practical understanding of pressure in both solid and fluid contexts.
The importance of using the perpendicular component of force in pressure calculations is emphasized.
The video includes an interactive question to reinforce the concept of calculating force from pressure and area.
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