Why does pressure change with depth ? How is pressure calculated ? Pressure in Fluids Why does pressure change with depth ? How is pressure calculated ?
ALL MOST SOME SP14 Pressure in Fluids Definition: Pressure is caused by the force of molecules acting on a surface. How confidently can you answer the ALL, MOST, SOME? ALL MOST SOME Explain how pressure is caused and relate to force and area. Grade 4 Investigate a hydraulic system and use P=F/A Grade 4/5 Use P=F/A, and re-arrange equation. Grade 5+ RESOURCES Keywords Edexcel GCSE Physics book GCSE Science Dictionary Student Lab Books Each other Teacher Pressure, force, area, molecules, surface, Pa, N/m2 ‘exploring the possibilities’
What is Pressure ?
Pressure and Particles
Pressure increases with depth.
Hydraulics Hydraulic systems use a fluid to transmit a force from one place to another. A small force (push) can be transmitted into a BIG FORCE. Think about fork lift trucks, hydraulic jacks and diggers.
Hydraulic Jack You Tube: Hydraulic Jack Experiment
Construct Hydraulic Jack Task 1: Build a hydraulic system from 2 syringes, water (fluid) and tubing. Move the BIG SYRINGE by pushing the small syringe.
Construct Hydraulic Jack Weights 1) Why is this an efficient machine or why does it make work easier ? 2) Why is it important to remove all air from the system ? Platform resting on BIG syringe.
Pressure = Force / Area F P A Pressure = Pascals = Pa Force = Newtons = N Area = square meters = m2 F Force P Pressure A Area
Crampons, small area – BIG PRESSURE
Example Question (L5) A pair of snowshoes have a total area of 0.16 m2. Calculate the pressure under a man with a weight of 900 N.