Question

Calculate the pressure exerted by an object of weight 20N with an area of contact 5 cm²

Answer 1

pressure = force / area

apply this formula

you get,

pressure = 20 / 5 x ($10^{-\\2}$)^2  $m^{2}$

               =  4 x $10^{4}$  $m^{2}$

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