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PascalPa
Source 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.
TerapascalTPa
Target UnitThe terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure in the metric system, equivalent to one trillion pascals (1 TPa = 10^12 Pa). It is used to express very high pressures, particularly in scientific and industrial applications. The pascal itself is defined as one newton per square meter, providing a clear relationship between force and area. The terapascal is often used in fields such as geophysics, materials science, and engineering, where high-pressure conditions are encountered. It is a derived SI unit that allows for concise representation of pressures that would otherwise require impractically large numbers.
Current Use
Today, the terapascal is primarily used in scientific research and high-pressure industrial applications. It is crucial in fields such as geophysics, where it is used to describe pressures at great depths within the Earth, and in materials science, where it helps in the characterization of materials under extreme stress. Aerospace and mechanical engineering also utilize the terapascal to analyze the strength and integrity of materials and structures under high-pressure conditions.
Fun Fact
The terapascal is one of the highest units of pressure commonly used in scientific discourse.
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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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Terapascal
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The terapascal (TPa) is a unit of pressure in the metric system, equivalent to one trillion pascals (1 TPa = 10^12 Pa). It is used to express very high pressures, particularly in scientific and industrial applications. The pascal itself is defined as one newton per square meter, providing a clear relationship between force and area. The terapascal is often used in fields such as geophysics, materials science, and engineering, where high-pressure conditions are encountered. It is a derived SI unit that allows for concise representation of pressures that would otherwise require impractically large numbers.
History & Origin
The concept of pressure measurement dates back to the early scientific exploration in the 17th century, with Blaise Pascal's experiments laying the groundwork for the unit of pressure named in his honor. The pascal was officially adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, and the terapascal emerged as a practical extension of this unit to accommodate the increasing need for measuring high pressures in modern science and technology.
Etymology: The term 'terapascal' combines the prefix 'tera-', derived from the Greek word 'teras' meaning monster, indicating a factor of 10^12, with 'pascal', named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal.
Current Use
Today, the terapascal is primarily used in scientific research and high-pressure industrial applications. It is crucial in fields such as geophysics, where it is used to describe pressures at great depths within the Earth, and in materials science, where it helps in the characterization of materials under extreme stress. Aerospace and mechanical engineering also utilize the terapascal to analyze the strength and integrity of materials and structures under high-pressure conditions.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The terapascal is one of the highest units of pressure commonly used in scientific discourse.
- •The pressure at the Earth's core is estimated to be around 3.6 TPa.
- •In astrophysics, the pressure in neutron stars can exceed 10 TPa.
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