Define pressure.
A) force used to compress a gas
B) force applied to a gas to condense it
C) force exerted per unit area by gas particles as they strike the surfaces around them
D) force exerted by solids to the surrounding area
E) force used to melt a solid

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Pressure is defined as the force exerted per unit area by gas particles as they strike the surfaces around them. This is why pressure is often measured in units such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa). Choices A, B, D, and E do not accurately define pressure.

Define Pressure