Question

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A metallic box is placed on the floor (as shown in the figure) weighs 3000N.

1) What is the pressure exerted by the block lying in this position?
2) What will be the pressure exerted by the box if it stands vertically on the smaller face?

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Answer 1

Answer:

for the first case

$pressure = \frac{3000}{0.8 \times 0.3}$

for the second case

$pressure = \frac{3000}{0.2 \times 0.3}$

Explanation:

Pressure =Force/Area

the force here is the weight of the block (3000N)