Question 5
EasyOriginal questionThe SI unit of pressure is the
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Pressure = force ÷ area, so its unit is N/m², called the pascal (Pa).
Worth noting
The atmosphere is a pressure unit too, but not the SI one; 1 atm is about 1,01,325 Pa.
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- SI unit of pressure
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