a box of weight 100 N has dimensions of 20 cm , 10 cm and 5 cm calculate the pressure exerted when it is kept along a side of 20cm and 10cm
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We have,
Force = 100N
Area = (20 x 10)
= (0.2 × 0.1)
= 0.02sq.m
We know that,
Pressure = Force/Area
Pressure = 100/0.02
Pressure = 100 x 100/2
Pressure = 5000N/m^2
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