Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
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Which statement best describes pressure?
- energy an object has because of its motion
- force distributed over an area
- force applied through a distance in the force direction
- the point where an object’s weight can be treated as concentrated
Reveal answer and explanation
force distributed over an area
pressure is force distributed over an area. The same force on a smaller piston area creates greater pressure.