Which of the following statements about pressure is not correct? pressure
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increases with an increase in surface area
- decreases with an increase in surface area
- increases with a decrease in surface area
- increases with an increase in the applied force
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Pressure = \(\frac{\text{Force}}{\text{cross-sectional area}}\)
From the equation above Option A is incorrect: increases with an increase in surface area