An elephant weighs 3000 N. Find the pressure exerted by the elephant on the ground if
each of its feet measures 100 cm 2.
pls give explanation
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Answer:
7.5 Pascal
Explanation:
Weight of elephant = 3000 N
Area of 1 foot = 100 sq. cm
Hence, area of 4 feet = 400 sq. cm
Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)
P = 3000/400
P = 7.5
Hence, the elephant exerts the pressure of 7.5 Pascal on the ground.
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Explanation:Answer:
7.5 Pascal
Explanation:
Weight of elephant = 3000 N
Area of 1 foot = 100 sq. cm
Hence, area of 4 feet = 400 sq. cm
Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)
P = 3000/400
P = 7.5
Hence, the elephant exerts the pressure of 7.5 Pascal on the ground.
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