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DecipascaldPa
Source UnitThe decipascal (dPa) is a derived unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI) that represents one-tenth of a pascal (Pa). A pascal is defined as one newton per square meter, which quantifies the force of one newton applied uniformly over an area of one square meter. The decipascal is often used in fields where low-pressure measurements are required, such as meteorology or in specialized scientific applications. Due to its relation to the pascal, it is part of the SI system, but is not a base SI unit.
Current Use
The decipascal is currently employed in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and materials science where accurate low-pressure measurements are essential. It is particularly useful in laboratory settings where precise control of pressure is required for experiments.
Fun Fact
The pascal was named in honor of Blaise Pascal, who studied the properties of fluids and laid the groundwork for fluid mechanics.
PascalPa
Target UnitThe pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus, and ultimate tensile strength. It is defined as one newton per square meter. In other words, it is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting uniformly over an area of one square meter. The pascal is a crucial unit in engineering, physics, and meteorology, providing a standard measure for atmospheric pressure, material strength, and force distribution. It allows for consistent and comparable measurements across various scientific and industrial fields.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in various fields to measure pressure and stress. In meteorology, it is used to express atmospheric pressure, often in the form of hectopascals (hPa). In engineering, it helps evaluate the strength of materials and structures. The unit is also crucial in fluid mechanics, where it is used to determine fluid pressure in pipes and vessels. The pascal's versatility makes it a fundamental unit in both scientific research and practical applications, especially where precise pressure measurements are critical.
Fun Fact
The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, who made significant contributions to the understanding of fluid pressure.
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Decipascal
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The decipascal (dPa) is a derived unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI) that represents one-tenth of a pascal (Pa). A pascal is defined as one newton per square meter, which quantifies the force of one newton applied uniformly over an area of one square meter. The decipascal is often used in fields where low-pressure measurements are required, such as meteorology or in specialized scientific applications. Due to its relation to the pascal, it is part of the SI system, but is not a base SI unit.
History & Origin
The decipascal was created as a practical subdivision of the pascal to facilitate measurements in contexts where pressures are very low. The pascal itself was named after Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor who made significant contributions to fluid mechanics and pressure.
Etymology: The term 'deci-' is derived from the Latin word 'decimus', meaning 'tenth'. Thus, decipascal literally means 'tenth of a pascal'.
Current Use
The decipascal is currently employed in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and materials science where accurate low-pressure measurements are essential. It is particularly useful in laboratory settings where precise control of pressure is required for experiments.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The pascal was named in honor of Blaise Pascal, who studied the properties of fluids and laid the groundwork for fluid mechanics.
- •One decipascal is equivalent to 0.001 kilopascals, making it a very small unit of pressure.
- •The decipascal was not widely used until the rise of technology that required precise measurements in scientific research.
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Pascal
pressure • SI Unit
Definition
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus, and ultimate tensile strength. It is defined as one newton per square meter. In other words, it is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting uniformly over an area of one square meter. The pascal is a crucial unit in engineering, physics, and meteorology, providing a standard measure for atmospheric pressure, material strength, and force distribution. It allows for consistent and comparable measurements across various scientific and industrial fields.
History & Origin
The pascal was named in honor of Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor known for his contributions to fluid mechanics and the study of pressure. The unit was officially adopted as the SI unit for pressure in 1971, although the concept of pressure itself dates back to early scientific studies of fluids and gases. The pascal provided a standardized way to measure pressure, replacing a variety of non-standard units previously in use across different regions and industries.
Etymology: The term 'pascal' is derived from the name of Blaise Pascal.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in various fields to measure pressure and stress. In meteorology, it is used to express atmospheric pressure, often in the form of hectopascals (hPa). In engineering, it helps evaluate the strength of materials and structures. The unit is also crucial in fluid mechanics, where it is used to determine fluid pressure in pipes and vessels. The pascal's versatility makes it a fundamental unit in both scientific research and practical applications, especially where precise pressure measurements are critical.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, who made significant contributions to the understanding of fluid pressure.
- •One pascal is a very small pressure; it is equivalent to the pressure of a dollar bill lying flat on a table.
- •The human eardrum can detect pressure changes as small as 20 micropascals.
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