Calculate the pressure when a force of 200 N is exerted on an area of:

(i) 10 m2 (ii) 5 m2

(i) Force, f = 200 N

Pressure, p =?


Area, a =10


We know,


p = f/a


p = 200/10


p = 20 pa


(ii) Force, f = 200


Pressure, p =?


Area, a = 5


We know,


p = f/a


p = 200/5


p = 40 pa


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