Question

A block of wood kept on a table applies a thrust of 49 N on the table top
The dimensions of the wooden block are 40 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm. Calculate
the pressure exerted by the wooden block if it is made to lie on the table top
with its sides of dimensions (a) 20 cm x 10 cm and (b) 40 cm x 20 cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) 0.245 Ncm^-2

(b)0.6125 Ncm^-2

Explanation:

(a) P=Thrust/area

= 49/200

(b) =49/800