Which of the following statements about the unit of pressure is correct?

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A Pressure is measured in Newtons (N).
B Pressure is measured in Watts (W).
C Pressure is calculated by multiplying Force by Area.
D Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa), which are equal to newtons per square metre (N/m^2).

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Answer: D. Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa), which are equal to newtons per square metre (N/m^2).

Answer: D
Explanation: Pressure is the force acting perpendicular to a surface per unit area (P = F/A). Its SI unit is the pascal: 1 Pa = 1 N/m^2.

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