Question

Find the pressure in kN/m2 exerted by a force of 240 kN on an area of 20 m2

Answer 1

Answer:

12 kN/m2 is the correct answer

Answer 2

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So, here we have to find the pressure exerted by a force and the area of the surface is also given.

Pressure is calculated by force (Thurst) applied on unit surface area.

$\because{\large{ \boxed{ \sf{P = \frac{F}{A}}}}}$

GiveN:

Force applied by the books = 240 kN

Area of contact = 20 m²

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By using formula,

⇛ P = F / A

Plugging the given values,

⇛ P = 240kN / 20m²

⇛ P = 12 kN/m²

So, the pressure exerted by the force on the given area:

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And we are done !!