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13 April, 09:29

PART ONE

How much pressure is applied to the ground

by a 68 kg man who is standing on square

stilts that measure 0.04 m on each edge?

Answer in units of Pa.

How much pressure is applied to the ground

by a 68 kg man who is standing on square

stilts that measure 0.04 m on each edge?

Answer in units of Pa.

PART TWO

What is this pressure in pounds per square

inch?

Answer in units of lb/in^2

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  1. 13 April, 09:48
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    Pressure = force / area

    P = (68 kg * 9.8 m/s²) / (2 * (0.04 m) ²)

    P = 208,250 Pa

    Converting to psi:

    P = 208,250 N/m² * (0.225 lbf/N) * (0.0254 m/in) ²

    P = 30.2 psi
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