Question

A force of 1200N acts on an area of 6m2. What would be the pressure if the
same force acted on half the area?

Answer 1

Answer:

the formula of pressure is

P = F/A

P = 1200/ 6

NOW ACCORDING TO THE QUESTION

AREA = 1/2× AREA = 1/2 ×6 = 3 m²

therefore

pressure = 1200/3 = 400Pa