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Chapter 3 : Force and Pressure

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  • 1

    Types Of Forces

    This section introduces various types of forces, including contact and non-contact forces, highlighting their significance through examples.

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  • 1.1

    Force Comparison Table

    This section provides an overview of different types of forces and their applications, illustrated through a comparison table.

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  • 1.2

    Activity

    This section explores the concepts of force and pressure through interactive demonstrations and experiments.

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  • 2

    Pressure Fundamentals

    This section introduces the fundamental concepts of pressure, including its definition, formula, and real-world applications.

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  • 2.1

    Pressure Formula

    This section defines pressure as the force applied per unit area and explores the Pressure Formula in practical contexts.

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  • 2.2

    Real-World Examples

    This section explores practical real-world examples of force and pressure, highlighting how different forces and their applications affect our daily lives.

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  • 3

    Fluid Pressure

    Fluid pressure is the force per unit area exerted by a fluid in equilibrium, which varies with depth and acts equally in all directions.

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  • 3.1

    Key Principles

    This section introduces the fundamental concepts of force and pressure, highlighting their types and real-world applications in physics.

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  • 3.2

    Applications

    This section discusses the various applications of force and pressure in everyday life, highlighting key principles such as fluid pressure and atmospheric pressure.

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  • 4

    Atmospheric Pressure

    Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given area, significantly affecting our daily lives and various scientific principles.

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  • 4.1

    Experiments & Facts

    This section explores the concept of pressure through experiments and real-world applications.

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  • 4.2

    Altitude Effect

    The Altitude Effect details how atmospheric pressure decreases with an increase in altitude, specifically noting the change in pressure as one ascends in height.

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  • 4.3

    Case Study: Hydraulic Brakes

    Hydraulic brakes use fluid pressure to amplify force for effective braking.

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  • 5

    Chapter Summary

    This chapter introduces the concepts of force and pressure, exploring how they affect motion and real-world applications.

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  • 6

    Activities

    This section outlines various activities that demonstrate core principles related to force and pressure.

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  • 6.1

    Experiment

    This section discusses the concepts of force and pressure, including types of forces, pressure fundamentals, fluid pressure, and atmospheric pressure.

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  • 6.2

    Model Making

    This section introduces the concept of model making in understanding force and pressure, emphasizing its application in showcasing principles of physics.

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  • 7

    Did You Know?

    This section highlights interesting facts about forces and pressure in everyday life.

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  • 8

    Assessment Questions

    This section includes a set of assessment questions designed to evaluate understanding of the concepts surrounding force and pressure.

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References

physics ch3.pdf

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