Pressure is defined as force per unit area. The standard unit of force is the Newton (N), and the standard unit of area is the square meter (m²). Therefore, the unit of pressure is Newton/sq. meter (N/m²).
What is the unit of pressure?
Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th · Topic: Measurement/Unit (Derived Units and their Expression)
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