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The force applied over an area in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the area.
A ratio equal to the force applied perpendicular to the surface of the area divided by that area (F/area).

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A definition or brief description of Pressure.

A ratio equal to the force applied perpendicular to the surface of the area divided by that area (F/area).