NAME : ……………………………………………………………

CLASS/NO: ………………………………………………………
LK-11A PRESSURE ON SOLIDS
DATE: ……………………………………………………………..

1. Complete this sentence by crossing out the wrong words!

a. The snowshoe has an area (large/small) so that the pressure is underneath
(high/low) and the person doesn't sink into the snow.

b. Crampons have spikes on the bottom. The area of the nail (big/small) so the pressure under it
(high/low). This helps the crampons to grip the ice.
c. An image pin point has an area (large/small). The pressure below the point is (high/low), which
helps it get into the wall.

d. The image pin head has an area (large/small). The pressure here is (high/low) so it doesn't
hurt your thumb.
e. You can increase the pressure by making the force (bigger/smaller) and area
(larger/smaller).
f. You can reduce the pressure by making the force (bigger/smaller) and area
(larger/smaller).
1. Fill in the blanks to calculate the pressure under the boots.

Area of boots =..............cm2

weight =...........N

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Pressure =
………

………
Pressure =
………

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Pressure =.....................2
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