Question

calculat the pressure when a force of 400 N is exerted on an area of (a). 5m square (b). 2m square.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$pressure(p) \: = \: \frac{ force}{area} = \: \frac{ f}{a}$

a) p= 400/5 = 80N (m²)-¹

b) p= 400/2 = 200N (m²)-¹