A force of 1000 N is applied over an area 50 cm × 20 cm. Find the corresponding pressure.

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A force of 1000 N is applied over an area 50 cm × 20 cm. Find the corresponding pressure.

Answer 1

Data: F = 1000 N, 

A = 50 cm × 20 cm = 0.5 m × 0.2 m = 0.1 m² , 

pressure = ?

P = \(\cfrac{F}A\) = \(\cfrac{1000N}{0.1m^2}\) = 10⁴N/m²

The pressure = 10 N/m².