A force of 17 N is exerted on an area of 0.20 m2. What is the pressure?

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The required formula is

$Pressure = (force)/(area) \\\\Putting\ given\ values,\ we\ get\\\\Pressure = (17)/(0.2) = 85\ Answer$

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$Pressure=(Force)/(Area)\\\\Force=17N\\\\Area=0,2m^2\\\\Pressure=(17N)/(0,2m^2)=85\ Pascals$

Mike Glenn answered Jun 12, 2015

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