A solid holds its shape.
Pressure is the intensity of force.
The unit of pressure is the Pascal, named after Blaise Pascal, inveterate gambler, philosopher, mathematician, and scientist. The force of gravity acts so that solids exert a downward force through the area they occupy. The same force can have a different intensity and produce different effects Elephants walk quietly and can sneek up on people because of the relatively low pressure from their feet. Find the pressure each elephant foot exerts on the ground when standing. Find the pressure on the floor as half her weight acts through one heel.