Question

A box weighing 100 N is placed on a wooden plank such that the area of contact between them is 2m(square). Find the pressure exerted by the box on the plank.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 50 Pa

Explanation:

Pressure = Force/Area

=> P = F/A

We have,

• F = 100 N
• A = 2 m^2

So,

=> P = 100 N/2 m ^2

=> P = 50 N/m^2

∴ P = 50 Pa is the pressure exerted by the box.