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    What is the SI unit of pressure?
    Question

    What is the SI unit of pressure?

    A.

    Nm

    B.

    N

    C.

    Nm1^{-1}​​

    D.

    Nm2^{-2}​​

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is: D) Nm⁻²
    Explanation:
    Pressure is defined as force per unit area and is mathematically expressed as:

    Pressure=ForceArea\text{Pressure} = \frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}}

    The SI unit of force is Newton (N), and the SI unit of area is square meter (m²).

    Therefore, the SI unit of pressure is Newton per square meter (N/m²), which is also called Pascal (Pa).

    Information Booster:
    Instruments for Measuring Pressure:

    • Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure.
    • Manometer: Measures pressure of enclosed gases.

    Real-life Applications of Pressure:

    • Hydraulic brakes in vehicles work on Pascal’s Law.
    • Airplane cabins are pressurized to maintain safe oxygen levels.

    • Deep-sea divers experience high pressure due to water depth.

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