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is it true that the SI unit of pressure is named after the scientist Blaise Pascal?


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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
“Force per unit area of a substance is known as its pressure.” Every object exerts pressure on the earth. As pressure is the ratio of force and area, the unit of force is Newton (N) and the unit of area is m2, so the unit of pressure is Nm-2. Other unit of pressure is Pascal (P). Scientist after whom the SI unit of pressure is named is Blaise Pascal.
 
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is it true that the SI unit of pressure is named after the scientist Blaise Pascal?