Pressure is directly proportional to the applied force. Whereas as the area increases, the pressure decreases. i.e. it increases with the decrease in area. Since area in the denominator, we can say that it is inversely proportional pressure.
Example:
Try to compress a pillow with fingers from both sides,and then do this with palms from both sides,you will see,that pressure on pillow decreases (at the point where you put your fingers earlier) due to an increased area of your palms.
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Explanation:
Pressure is directly proportional to the applied force. Whereas as the area increases, the pressure decreases. i.e. it increases with the decrease in area. Since area in the denominator, we can say that it is inversely proportional pressure.
Example:
Try to compress a pillow with fingers from both sides,and then do this with palms from both sides,you will see,that pressure on pillow decreases (at the point where you put your fingers earlier) due to an increased area of your palms.