Pressure calculation
- Write pressure = force ÷ area.
- Substitute values.
- Include N/m² or Pa.
Answer: 50 N over 10 m² = 5 N/m²
⚖️ Ratio, Proportion & Rates
Pressure
Learn pressure with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Pressure is part of measures & money and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Pressure = force divided by area.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise pressure until the steps feel automatic.
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2. Visual
Pressure learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Pressure
- Learn the rule: Pressure = force divided by area.
- Worked model: Write pressure = force ÷ area. Substitute values. Include N/m² or Pa.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
A force of 120 N acts on 6 m². Find the pressure.
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Pressure
BackPressure = force divided by area.
FrontExample answer: A force of 120 N acts on 6 m². Find the pressure.
Back120 ÷ 6 = 20 N/m².
FrontCommon check for Pressure
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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