Speed, Density and Pressure

Speed, Density and Pressure

Speed

  • Speed is a measure of how quickly an object moves.
  • It is a scalar quantity, i.e., it only denotes the magnitude and no direction.
  • Speed is calculated as the distance travelled divided by the time taken.
  • Units for speed are commonly m/s or km/h.
  • To convert speed from km/h to m/s, multiply by 1000 and divide by 3600.
  • To convert speed from m/s to km/h, multiply by 3600 and divide by 1000.

Density

  • Density is a measure of mass per volume.
  • It is calculated as mass divided by volume.
  • The units of Density are usually g/cm³ or kg/m³.
  • An object will float in a fluid (a liquid or gas) if it is less dense than the fluid, and sink if it is denser.
  • To convert density from g/cm³ to kg/m³, multiply by 1000.
  • To convert density from kg/m³ to g/cm³, divide by 1000.

Pressure

  • Pressure is the force exerted per unit area.
  • It is calculated as force divided by area.
  • The units of Pressure are usually Pascals (Pa), Newtons per square metre (N/m²), or atmospheres (atm).
  • Pressure increases with increased force or decreased area.
  • In the context of fluids, pressure increases with increase in depth, density or gravity.
  • To convert pressure from Pa to atm, divide by 101325.
  • To convert pressure from atm to Pa, multiply by 101325.