Question

If two forces 5:9 acts on 2 areas in the ratio of 10:3 find the ratio of pressure exerted...


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Answer 1

Pressure= force /area

Given:

F1:F2=5:9

A1:A2=10:3

P1:P2=?

Solution:

P1=F1/A1=5/10=1/2

P2=F2/A2=9/3=3

P1/P2=1/6.

Ratio of pressure =1:6