Question

Why is force exerted on a unit area of the wall is equal to the pressure of the gas

Answer 1

Answer:

The pressure exerted by a gas is equal to force on the walls of the container per unit area of walls of the container.

It can be written as: P=

A

F

Here, P= Pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of the container.

A= Area of the walls of the container.

F= Force on the walls of the container