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What happens to the pressure, when the area decreases?
What happens to the pressure, when the area decreases?
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Since, Pressure (P) = Force (F)/Area (A)
Hence, we can conclude from the above equation that pressure is inversely proportional to area. So, if the area decreases, the pressure increases.