A force of 270 N acts on an area of 5 square m. What pressure does it exert?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 54 Pa
- Step 1: Pressure = force / area.
- Step 2: = 270/5 = 54 Pa.
Answer
54 Pa.
Why not the others: 1350 Pa, 0.019 Pa and 265 Pa do not fit.
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