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A force of 100N is applied to an object of area 2 m2 to calculate the pressure

September 20, 2023

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Question

A force of 100N is applied to an object of area 2 m² to calculate the pressure [Ans. 50 N/m²]

Answer

Force (F) = 100 N

Area (A) = 2 m²

Pressure (P) = $Force\over Area$

= $100\over 2$

= 50 N/m²

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