Question

A statue weighs 5000N and it exerts a pressure of 30000Pa on the platform where it is placed. Find the
area of its base

Answer 1

Given,

W = 5000N

P = 30000Pa

A = ?

Now, P = F/A

or, P×A = F

or, A = F/P

= W/P

= 5000/30000

= 0.16 m²