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Calculate the force (in pounds) ona 4.0 ft by 7.0 ft door due to a 0.4 psi pressure difference.

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Answer:

7174.09 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Area = 7 ft x 4 x ft = 28 ft^2 = 2.60129 m^2

Pressure = 0.4 psi = 2757.9 Pa

Force = Pressure x Area

Force = 2757.9 x 2.60129 = 7174.09 N

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