1.13.1

Pressure

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Pressure - Examples

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Snow

  • Snow shoes increase the area of your feet, reducing pressure and preventing you from sinking into snow.
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Sharp blades

  • Sharp blades on surgical scalpels have very small areas, increasing pressure and making cutting easier.
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High heels

  • High heels have a small area under the heel, increasing pressure on the floor.
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A wide tyre

  • A wide tyre spreads the weight of a car over a larger area, reducing pressure on soft ground.

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1.1Physical Quantities & Measurement Techniques

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