The force acting on a unit area of a surface is called: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The force acting on a unit area of a surface is called:

A
Gravity
B
Contact force
C
Non-contact force
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Pressure

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Pressure

Pressure

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