How is pressure mathematically defined?

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A Force multiplied by Area
B Force divided by Area
C Area divided by Force
D Mass multiplied by Acceleration

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Answer: B. Force divided by Area

16. Pressure measures how concentrated a force is over a specific surface. Dividing the total force by the contact area gives the exact pressure (P = F/A.).

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