Question

*A cuboidal of mass 60 kg have dimensions 10cm by 20cm by 30cm. Find pressure exerted by it on a table when it is kept in various 3 positions one by one.*​

Answer 1

Answer:

P=AF

(i) Taking base as 25cm×10cm

P=250×10−440=1.6kPa

(ii) Taking base as 25cm×5cm

P=125×10−440=3.2Pa

(iii) Taking base as 10cm×5cm

P=50×10−440=8kPa

Answer 2

Answer:

P=AF

(i) Taking base as 25cm×10cm

P=250×10−440=1.6kPa

(ii) Taking base as 25cm×5cm

P=125×10−440=3.2Pa

(iii) Taking base as 10cm×5cm

P=50×10−440=8kPa