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When a force of 5N acts on a surface, it produces a pressure of 500pa. what is the area of surface​

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Force that acts on area is defined as pressure,


p=(F)/(A)

If we solve for area,


A=(F)/(p)

Now put in the data.


A=(5N)/(500Pa)=\boxed{0.01m^2}

The area of surface is 0.01m^2

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