Question

a solid weighs 300N .calculate the pressure by the solid on a surface if the area of contact 200m2

Answer 1

force = 300 N

area = 200 m2

pressure = force / area = 300/200 = 3/2 = 1.5 Pa

Answer 2

Pressure = Force / Area

= 300N/ 200m^2

= 3N/2 m^2

=1.5 N/m^2

= 1.5 Pascal