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Question
Define one pascal (Pa), the S.I. unit of pressure.
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Solution
One pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as the pressure exerted by a force of one newton (N) acting uniformly over an area of one square meter (m2). This relationship is expressed as 1 Pa = 1 N/m2.
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