Question

If the force of the explosion was focused onto a smaller ___________ of the window, then the pressure of the explosion on the window would be even greater.

Answer 1

A smaller portion of the window

Answer 2

Answer:

If the force of the explosion was focused onto a smaller area of the window, then the pressure of the explosion on the window would be even greater.

Explanation:

Pressure is defined as force per unit area. Mathematically:

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

F: force

A: area

We can note that pressure and area are inversely proportional. It means that for the same force applied in a smaller area, the pressure is greater.

Let's suppose we have a force of 100N applied in an area of 2m²

$P=\frac{100N}{2m^2}$

$P=50N/m^2$

For a smaller area (let's say 1m²)

$P=\frac{100N}{1m^2}$

the pressure is greater

The answer is: area