Question

A concrete block has a mass of 2600 kg.If the block measures 0.5 m by 1.0 m by 2.0 m, what is the maximum pressure it can exert when resting on the ground?

Answer 1

Answer:

P ( pressure) = F / A

and F = Mg, A is area which should be minimum so that P has to become maximum so minimum area is

0.5×1.0=0.5m^2

P = 2600×10/0.5 ( M=2600 kg, g= 10 m/s^2)

so pressure is 52000 pa

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