Question

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level is 14.7 Libs per square inch how many pounds of force are pressing on a rectangle with an area of 76.3cm^2

Answer 1

Pounds of force pressing on a rectangle : F = 173.86 lbs

Further explanation

Given

P at sea level = 14.7 lbs/in²

Area of rectangle : A = 76.3 cm²

Required

Pounds of force

Solution

P = F/A

F= P.A

Conversion :

1 cm² = 0.155 in²

76.3 cm² = 11.827 in²

Input the value :

F = 14.7 lbs/in² x 11.827 in²

F = 173.86 lbs