A force of 200N acts on a surface of area 10cm2 normally calculate the pressure exerted on the surface

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Howard Harris

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15 February, 11:36

A force of 200N acts on a surface of area 10cm2 normally calculate the pressure exerted on the surface

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Clay Mcdowell · Answer 1

The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa). It is a derived unit equal to 1 newton per square meter (1 N/m²).

Your pressure is ...

... (200 N) / (10 cm²) * (100 cm/m) ² = 200,000 Pa

Sierra Waters · Answer 2

If p=F/S (where F is the force and S is the surface area), and if we convert 10cm^2 to 0.001m^2, then:

p=200N/0.001m^2

p=200,000Pa, or 200kPa (kilopascals)