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Which exerts a greater pressure, a force of 2001

acting on 1.0 m², or the same force acting on 2.0m2

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Answer:

the same force acting on 1.0m2

Step-by-step explanation:

P1 Pressure=force/area =2001/1=2001 N/m2

& while P2 =2001/2=1000.5 N/m2

the pressure is inversely proportional with Area

P=F/A

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