Thrust and Pressure
Thrust is total force; pressure is force per unit area. P = F/A; unit is the pascal (Pa).
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Pressure
Pressure P is the force per unit area: P = F/A. The SI unit is the pascal (Pa): 1 Pa = 1 N/m². Thrust is the total force (e.g. on a surface). A small force over a small area can produce high pressure (e.g. a sharp nail).
✔ Key takeaway: P = F/A; pressure is force per unit area (Pa).
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