A force of 200 N acts perpendicularly on an area of 0.5 m^2. What is the pressure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 400 Pa, from 200 / 0.5
- Step 1: Pressure = force / area. Step 2. 200 / 0.5 = 400 Pa. Answer: 400 Pa. Why not the others: Multiplying or inverting the quantities gives the wrong unit or value.
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