Fluid Pressure
Fluid pressure is the force exerted by a fluid, such as a liquid or a gas, on the walls of a container or any surface with which it comes into contact. It is the result of the continuous collisions of fluid particles with the surfaces they encounter.
Fluid PRESSURE formula |
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\(\large{ p = \frac { F } { A } }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ p }\) = pressure | \(\large{\frac{lbf}{in^2}}\) | \(\large{Pa}\) |
\(\large{ A }\) = area | \(\large{ft^2}\) | \(\large{m^2}\) |
\(\large{ F }\) = force | \(\large{lbf}\) | \(\large{N}\) |
Tags: Pressure Equations Hydraulic Equations Fluid Equations