Question

A force of 10 N acts normally on a
surface of area 0.2 m². Find the pressure
exerted on the surface.​

Answer 1

Answer:

50 pascals

Explanation:

Given :

• Force acting on the surface = 10 Newtons

• Surface area on which the force is acting = 0.2 m²

To find :

• Pressure acting on the surface where force is 10 Newtons and surface area is 0.2 m²

Pressure = Force / area

Pressure = 10/0.2

Pressure = 100/2

Pressure = 50 N/m²

1 N/m² = 1 Pascal

Pressure = 50 Pascals

The pressure acting on the surface is equal to 50 pascals

• Pressure can be calculated in N/m², N/cm² and N/mm² also