Question

The area of the tip of the nail is 0.25 mm and its weight is 0.75 N. Calculate the pressure (in Pa)
exerted by the nail on a wall.​

Answer 1

Answer:

300 Pa

Explanation:

weight = force = 0.75 N

P= F/A

A = 0.25mm^2

A = 0.0025 m^2

P = 0.75 / 0.0025

P = 300 N/m^2 or 300 Pa

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