Question

A solid block of mass 5kg having dimensions 5cm*4cm*3cm is kept on a table top .Find the maximum pressure exerted by it on the table

Answer 1

P=F/A

because we need the max. pressure the area should be least so

the least area can be 4*3=12 cm^2

F=mg, F=5*9.8

=49 N

P=49/12

=4.083 Pa