Question

calculate the pressure exerted on an a surface of 0.5 m square by a thrust of 100 KGF

Answer 1

Pressure = thrust/area
Area=0.5*0.5=0.25m^2
Thrust=100N
Pressure =100/0.25=400Nm^-2
Thus the pressure exerted is 400Nm^-2.

Answer 2

P=Thrust÷area
=100÷0.5
=200 Pa