What does the term force per unit area called?

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2022-12-13

What does the term force per unit area called?

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Force per unit area is called pressure. Pressure is defined as the force applied perpendicular to an object's surface over which that force is distributed. The gauge pressure is the pressure in comparison to the atmospheric pressure.

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