Question

a solid object that wighs 300 N is placed on a wooden plank and a presure of 60 N/m^2 is applied what is the area of contact between the object and tjhe wooden plank

Answer 1

Given,

Pressure P = 60 N/m²

Thrust F = 300 N

Area A = ?

From Relations :

P = F/A

A = F/P

A = 300 N / 60 N/m²

A = 5 m²