Which of the following statements about pressure is not correct? pressure
A
increases with an increase in surface area
B
decreases with an increase in surface area
C
increases with a decrease in surface area
D
increases with an increase in the applied force
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Pressure = \(\frac{\text{Force}}{\text{cross-sectional area}}\)
From the equation above Option A is incorrect: increases with an increase in surface area
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