Science homework...HELP!

[Doodah71]

Homework for my 11 year old HELP!!! the question is...... "Find out the equation forworking out pressure using force and area"........I haven't a clue where to start! Debsxxx

[tomd]

Pressure = Force / Area The smaller the area of contact, the more the pressure. This is why a woman walking across your parquet floor in stilettos would probably do more damage than a baby elephant.

[Wraith]

Pressure = force / area.

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[tomd]

Have a look at this S-Cool site - (first diagram's a bit unpleasant) - explains it quite well though. I expect you only need the bit about "In Solids", the rest comes later. Good Luck

[Doodah71]

Thanks so much everyone! The s-cool site was perfect. Now i've just got to sort my other three and their homework.....I may be back! lol

[susanallen45]

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[koyrul786]

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