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1
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Give the equation for pressure

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Pressure = force/area

2
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What are the units for pressure?

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Pascals, Pa

3
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Give the equation for pressure at different depths of a fluid

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pressure (Pa) = depth (m) x density (kg/m3) x gravitational field strength

4
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What does an object in a fluid experience as a result of pressure?

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Forces at right angles to all of its surfaces

5
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Describe a simple mercury barometer

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Atmospheric pressure balances a column of mercury, so its height can be meausred to give an indication of pressure.

6
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What is a manometer?

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A device used for measuring pressure

7
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Describe how manometers measure pressure

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They contain glass tube (in the shape of a U) filled with liquid (eg. mercury). It measures the difference in pressure between the fluids each arm is submerged in.