Question

The base of a container
measures 15 mx 2 m. It is placed
on a tabletop. If the weight of the
container is 60N, what is the
pressure exerted by the
container on the tabletop?
(a) 20 N
(b) 20 Pa
(c) 2 Pa
(d) 2 N​

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) 2 Pa

Explanation:

pressure = force/the whole area where the force applied

p = 60/15×2 = 2 N/m²( Pa)