FORCE AND PRESSURE
Types of Force
- Contact Forces (push, pull)
- Non-contact Forces (gravity, magnetism)
- Muscular Force
- Frictional Force
- Magnetic Force
- Electrostatic Force
Effects of Force
- Can move stationary objects
- Can stop moving objects
- Can change direction of motion
- Can change shape of objects
- Can change speed of objects
Pressure
- Force per unit area (P = F/A)
- Units: Pascal (Pa)
- Depends on force and area
- Applications: Sharp knives, nails, etc.
- Pressure in fluids (liquids and gases)
Atmospheric Pressure
- Air has weight and exerts pressure
- Decreases with altitude
- Barometer measures it
- Applications: Drinking straw, syringes
Examples & Applications
- Sports: Kicking a ball (force)
- Vehicles: Brakes (friction)
- Construction: Nails (pressure)
- Daily life: Opening doors (force)
Key Concepts
- Force can be balanced or unbalanced
- Friction opposes motion
- Gravity pulls objects downward
- Pressure reduces with increased area
Interesting Facts
- Elephants exert less pressure than women in heels!
- At sea level, air pressure is about 101,325 Pa
- Your body is pressurized to match atmospheric pressure
- Space has no atmospheric pressure
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