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28 March, 03:24

A stack of bricks weighs 170 KN (Kilo-newtons). The stack exerts 180 KPa (Kilo-pascals) of pressure on the ground. What is the area upon which this pressure is exerted (in square ft) ?

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  1. 28 March, 03:38
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    10.12square feet

    Explanation:

    Pressure exerted on the object is defined as the ratio of the force exerted on it to its unit area. Mathematically, Pressure = Force/Area

    Given the force = 170kN

    Pressure = 180KPa

    Area = Force / Pressure

    Area = 170kN/180KPa

    Area = 0.94N/Pa

    Note that 1Newton/Pascal = 10.764square feet

    Therefore 0.94N/Pa = x

    x = 0.94 * 10.764

    x = 10.12square feet

    Therefore the area upon which this pressure is exerted is 10.12sqft.
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