Calculate the pressure when a force of 200 N is exerted on an area of:
(a) 10m2 (b) 5m2
Given: Force applied is given as: 200N
Now, we know that the Pressure is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area.
or Pressure = Force/ Area
(a) Area = 10m2
P= 200N/10m2
or P= 20 Nm2 or 20 Pascal
(b) Area = 10m2
P= 200N/5m2
or P= 40 Nm2 or 40 Pascal