what is the difference between stress and pressure??

Answer Posted / jayaprakash g

Pressure is defined as force per unit area applied to an object in a direction perpendicular to the surface.

stress is defined as a reaction produced by the molecules of the body under some action which may produce some deformation. it is the property of the body under load and is related to the internal forces.

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