Question

What is the pressure on a surface when a force of 50N is applied on an area of
A = 10m2
, P =?

Answer 1

Answer:

5 Pa

Explanation:

As per the provided information in the given question, we have :

• Force applied (F) = 50 N
• Area = 10 m²

We are asked to calculate the pressure. Let's us firstly understand what is meant by pressure and some points regarding pressure.

Pressure is defined as force per unit area. Its SI unit is Pa or Pascal. 1 Pa is equivalent to 1 N/m². More the area is, less the pressure will be and less the area, more the pressure will exerted. When the force is greater, pressure is also greater.

Now, coming back to the question, as we know that pressure means force per unit area. Mathematically, we can write it as:

→ P = $\sf \dfrac{F}{A}$

• P denotes pressure
• F denotes force
• A denotes area

Substituting thr values in order to calculate pressure,

$\longrightarrow \sf P = \dfrac{50}{10} \; Pa$

$\longrightarrow \sf \red{ P = 5\; Pa}$

Therefore, pressure exerted on the surface is 5 Pa.