Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 15 - Exercises and Problems - Page 280: 34

Answer

The proof is below.

Work Step by Step

The question wants you to show that pressure has units of $\frac{kg}{ms^2}$. We know that Pressure is force per unit area, so we find: $[P] = \frac{N}{m^2} = \frac{kgm}{s^2m^2} = \frac{kg}{ms^2}$
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