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The document discusses pressure on solids, defining pressure as force per unit area and explaining how pressure changes with depth or area. It describes calculating pressure using the pressure equation and presents examples of pressure for different objects. The document then describes a practical investigation to test the effect of changing force and area on pressure.

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Starter:: 1. Neil Armstrong Walked On The Moon in 1969 - Why Are His Footprints Still There?

The document discusses pressure on solids, defining pressure as force per unit area and explaining how pressure changes with depth or area. It describes calculating pressure using the pressure equation and presents examples of pressure for different objects. The document then describes a practical investigation to test the effect of changing force and area on pressure.

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Title: Pressure on solids 02/04/2023

Starter:
1. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969 –
why are his footprints still there?
2. Why do tanks have such thick tracks?
C/W 02/04/23

PRESSURE ON SOLIDS ?
Do now task
Quick Quiz
1. Why does water molecules exert pressure on an
object?
2. Describe how pressure changes with depth
3. Why wont a rubber duck sink in a bathtub?
4. Explain why a clay modelled in a shape of a boat
floats but when modelled into a round ball sinks?
PRESSURE ON SOLIDS 02/04/202
3 investigate
LO: To be able to calculate pressure and
the effect of changing area and/or force on
pressure
• State the units of pressure (N/cm2) (2)
• Calculate pressure (2+)
• Apply ideas of pressure to different
situations (3)
• Work scientifically to test the effect of
changing area and/or force on the pressure
caused (3+)
WHAT IS PRESSURE?
When you stand on a surface you
exert a force on it because of your
weight
Your weight is
spread over the
area of your foot
This force is
called pressure
Do it now: It’s a really snowy day.
Your mum has to go out and can’t
find her boots- which shoes will you
1
wear?
Decide which pair of shoes would be
best to walk out in the snow and
explain your choice. Don’t worry
about getting cold as she will only be
out for a very short time.

3
2 4
THE BEST SHOE IS 1

Because these shoes will stop her sinking into the


snow.
WHY DOES A TANK HAVE BIG
TRACKS?
1 minute

End
 A tank weighs about 2,000,000 N, the same as about
30,000 people
 It has big tracks to spread its weight over a bigger area
THE DEFINITION OF PRESSURE
 Pressure is a measure of how much force is applied over a
certain area.
 Pressure acts in a direction that is 90oC, or normal, to the
surface
CALCULATING PRESSURE
Pressure is measured in newtons per metre
squared. (N/m2)

We calculate pressure using the equation;


Pressure = force
area
SO HOW CAN WE CALCULATE
PRESSURE?
 What information do we need to calculate pressure?

A box of weight 40N has an area of 2 m2.


What pressure does it exert on the floor (2 marks)

Write out your calculation


force in full.
pressure
Force == 40 N
Area = 2 marea
2

Pressure is measured
Pressure in:
= force = 40 = 20 N/m2
newtons per square metre
area (N/m
2 ), which are also
2

called pascals (Pa).


CALCULATE FORCE, PRESSURE
AREA FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Object Force (N) Pressure Area (m2)
(N/m2)
Tank 2,000,000 200,000 10
Cat 15 5 3
Hamster 0.5 1 0.5
Dr Nicklin 300 200 1.5
Ant 0.1 0.01
0.001
Elephant 5000 1000 5

End
Stretch: Create your own questions for a peer
WHY DO WE USE THESE IN
SPORTS?
1 minute

 Hint they reduce the area of our weight


End
 By reducing the area the pressure is increased which
improves grip
TODAYS PRACTICAL –
INVESTIGATING
• Take care PRESSURE
when using heavy
Aims: masses
 Investigate the effect of changing area and/or
force on pressure
STRETCH QUESTIONS
1. State the equation for pressure
2. Describe how pressure is caused. Use this
experiment as an example
3. Describe how pressure is related to the depth of
indentation in the sand for this experiment
4. Explain whether your results correlate with
what you were taught during lesson
5. Suggest suitable features for shoes to avoid
sinking in the snow using ideas from your
experiment. Explain your answer.
REVIEW OF ANSWERS
1. Pressure (N/m2) = force (N) / area (m2)
2. Pressure is caused by force applied over a
certain area
3. When pressure increased, the depth of the
indentation in the sand increased. The pressure
increased when the weights were balanced on
fewer support blocks.
4. Results should be consistent with the lesson.
5. Shoes should have a large surface area! This is
the main idea!
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT
TODAY?
• State the units of pressure (N/cm2) (2)
• Calculate pressure (2+)
• Apply ideas of pressure to different
situations (3)
• Work scientifically to test the effect of
changing area and/or force on the pressure
caused (3+)
Task: In your books write a sentence or two discussing which
learning objectives you have reached today.
1. Are there any bits you found easy or interesting?
2. Are there any parts you found difficult?
3. How could you improve on your current knowledge?

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