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Which is larger, 8000 lb/sq. in. or 100 Mna?

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Answer:

100 MPa is larger than 8000 lb/sq. in.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that


P_1= 8000\ lb/in^2


P_2= 100\ MPa


P_2= 100* 10^6\ N/m^2


P_2= 10* 10^7\ N/m^2

We know that

1 in = 0.0254 m

1 lb = 4.45 N

So


1\ lb/in^2=6894.76\ N/m^2


8000\ lb/in^2=5.5* 10^7\ N/m^2

We can say that


P_1= 8000\ lb/in^2


P_1=5.5* 10^7\ N/m^2


P_2= 10* 10^7\ N/m^2

From above we can say that 100 MPa is larger than 8000 lb/sq. in.

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