Science HomeWork

Pressure

Pressure is the amount of force that is applied to an object or emotion.

My Definition of Pressure On an Object: When pressure is put on an object, if its mould-able then it will change shape. If the object is flexible ,when the pressure is stopped, then it should return to its original shape.

If its not mould-able and too much pressure is put on it then it would break!

My Definition of Pressure as an Emotion: When a Person feels pressure towards an activity, it could help them achieve their goal. When too much pressure is put on a Person towards a goal, it could disturb their enthusiasm to achieve it and that could cause stress.

The Scientific Definition for Pressure: taken from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pressure

1. the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc. , in contact with it:”the pressure of earth against a wall.”

2.

Physics. force per unit area. Symbol: P.

Compare stress (def 6).
3.

Meteorology, atmospheric pressure.
4.

Electricity, electromotive force.
5.

the state of being pressed or compressed.
6.

harassment; oppression:

the pressures of daily life.
7.

a constraining or compelling force or influence:

the social pressures of city life; financial pressure.
Similarities
The similarities between Emotional and Object under Pressure Definitions are :
1. They both recognise that when pressure is applied, it has a different outcome.
2. Depending on the pressure applied, they can have a positive and negative outcome.
Differences
The differences between Emotional and Object under Pressure Definitions are :
1. They both apply to different things.

1 Comment

  1. This is an excellently researched piece. To conclude, do you feel like there is a proper difference between emotional and physical pressure or not? Which one do you think came first? Check your spellings please and resubmit with the conclusions by Tuesday.

    Miss Critchley

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