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