Question

A force of 50 N is applied on an area of 1 cm ^ 2.Compute the pressure applied.
Explain.

Answer 1

Here 1 cm^2 = 1/10000 m^2

Bcz. 1 cm = 1/100 m

so Pressure = Force / Area

• So Pressure = 50/(1/10000)
• =500000 Pascals
• I.e. 500 kPa