Pressure: P = F/A
Change the force and the area it acts on to see the pressure, in pascals.
Works in metric or imperial units.
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Why do tractors have wide tyres?
A wider contact area spreads the same weight, lowering the pressure on the ground so the tractor sinks in less.
What formula does it use?
P = F/A: pressure (Pa) = force (N) ÷ area (m²).
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