Dynamics and Forces · Mechanics & Motion

Pressure

Analyzing how force is distributed over surfaces and within fluids.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the design of a hydraulic jack exploit the properties of pressure in liquids?
  2. 2What variables affect the atmospheric pressure experienced at different altitudes?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply pressure principles to design stable foundations for buildings on soft soil?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Newtonian Mechanics - S3MOE: Pressure - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Physics
Unit: Dynamics and Forces
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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