Pressure on a surface

P = Normal force / area Unit: Nm-2 S.I. unit: Pascal (Pa) Scalar quantity Normal force

P = force / surface area in contact P = weight / base area

Area Increase, Pressure decrease Area decrease, Pressure increase

Fcos

P = Fcos / Area

Application of Pressure in our daily life

Area Increase, Pressure decrease

Snow shoes broad base to reduce pressure prevent sinking into the snow.

Large elephant leg able to walk on muddy ground without sinking

Tractors tyre

Broad based foundation of building

Area decrease, Pressure increase

Knife, scissors, nail, thumbtacks Ice skating boot

Foot ball boots with studs

Woodpecker sharp beak enable it to pierce and chip tree bark