Question

A solid cube of dimensions 50cm* 20cm*10cm and weighing 25N is placed on a table. calculate the maximum pressure exerted on a table.

Answer 1

Pressure P = F/a
Hence P will be maximum when ( Area) a will be minimum
A min = 10*20/100*100 m^2

P max =( 25/10*20)*10000 =25*50=1250N /m^2