Which of the following statements is always true?

a. Pressure always increases when force increases or the area acted on increases.

b. Pressure always increases when force increases or the area acted on decreases.

C. Pressure always increases when force decreases or the area acted on increases.

d. Pressure always increases when force decreases or the area acted on decreases.

Question

Physics

Alyssa

17 March, 16:56

Which of the following statements is always true?

a. Pressure always increases when force increases or the area acted on increases.

b. Pressure always increases when force increases or the area acted on decreases.

C. Pressure always increases when force decreases or the area acted on increases.

d. Pressure always increases when force decreases or the area acted on decreases.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Eric Villanueva · Answer 1

Answer: Option B) Pressure always increases when force increases or the area acted on decreases.

Explanation:

The relationship between pressure, force and area is mathematically expressed as:

Pressure = Force / Area

Hence, pressure is force per unit area.

Thus, any increase in the force exerted per unit area results in increased pressure.