Question

if two forces in the ratio 5:7 act on two areas in the ratio 4:5,find the ratio of pressure exerted.

Answer 1

p=f/a
p1/p2=f1/a1/f2/a2
=5/785/4
=25/28

Answer 2

p=f/a
p1/p2=f1/a1/f2/a2
=5/785/4
=25/28