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Distinguish between pressure and force.
To Distinguish: The pressure and force.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Force is push or pull given to an object. Pressure is force per unit area.
Force acts on the object and changes its motion. It is a vector quantity. Its SI unit is newtons. Pressure is also force which acts per unit area. Its SI unit is newtons square meter. It is the force which acts perpendicular to the surface.
Conclusion:
Force is push or pull which is acts on a body and pressure is force per unit area.
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