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A force of 450 N is exerted with a pressure of 15 N/m2.

Calculate the area to which the force has been applied.

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Explanation:

Force (F) = 450 N

Pressure (P) = 15 N/m² or 15 pa

Area (A) = ?

We know the force acting normally per unit area is pressure so,

P = F / A

15 = 450 / A

A = 450 / 15

A = 30 m²

The area to which the force has been applied is 30 m².

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