Question

pressure equals force per unit of area. if 60 lbs of force were exerted on a 3 square inch surface, what was the pressure in pounds per square inch?

Answer 1

20 pounds / in^2

Explanation:

Presssure = Force in pounds / Area in square inches.

Force: 60 pounds (given)

Area: 3 in^2 (given

Pressure = 60/3 = 20 pounds / square in