Pressure is a scalar quantity because:

a. it is the ratio of force to the area and both force and area are vectors.
b. it is the ratio of the magnitude of the force to the area.
c. it is the ratio of the component of the force normal to the area.
d. it does not depend on the size of the area chosen.

Choose the correct alterative/s:
1. (b), (c)
2. (a), (d)
3. (b), (d)
4. (c), (d)   

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