Is Pressure Important in Thermodynamics of Solid Materials?

In summary, pressure is the force exerted on a unit area of a surface and can be calculated by dividing the force by the surface area. It can affect the shape of a solid body and increases with depth. Some real-life examples include a stack of books on a table, a person's feet on the ground, and water pressure in a swimming pool.
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Hi. Consider a solid body placed in vacuum. How much is its pressure? Can we describe this body using thermodynamics if its pressure is zero?
 
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There can be a pressure in the interior, and it depends on the internal structure of the material.
For thermodynamics in solid materials, pressure is usually not very important (unless you consider the core of Earth or similar extreme materials).
 

1. What is pressure?

Pressure is defined as the amount of force exerted on a unit area of a surface. In other words, it is the force per unit area.

2. How is pressure of a solid body calculated?

The pressure of a solid body can be calculated by dividing the force exerted on the body by its surface area. The formula for pressure is P = F/A, where P is pressure, F is force, and A is surface area.

3. Does pressure affect the shape of a solid body?

Yes, pressure can affect the shape of a solid body. When an external force is applied to a solid body, it exerts pressure on the body. This pressure can cause the body to deform or change its shape.

4. How does pressure of a solid body change with depth?

The pressure of a solid body increases with depth. This is because the weight of the body above pushes down on the body below, increasing the force and thus the pressure.

5. What are some real-life examples of pressure on a solid body?

Examples of pressure on a solid body in everyday life include the weight of a stack of books on a table, the pressure exerted by a person's feet on the ground while standing, and the pressure of water on the walls of a swimming pool.

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