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Pascal — Edexcel & OCR GCSE Physics Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Physics · key term

Pascal

Definition

A unit of pressure equal to one newton per square metre.

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Edexcel GCSE Physics · 1PH0

Specification 15.10P, 15.11P · Paper 2

The standard unit of pressure, equal to one newton per square metre (N/m²).
Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa).
Revise: Pressure Relation
The SI unit of pressure; one pascal is one newton per square metre.
Revise: Pressure Equation

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OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

Specification P1.3j · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

Revise: Liquid pressure calculations

OCR Physics A past papers

Pressure difference