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What is force applied per unit area

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force per unit area - the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure" pressure, pressure level.

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Pressure is defined as force per unit area. The standard unit for pressure is the Pascal, which is a Newton per square meter.

P= A/F

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