Question

Calculate the pressure a 35N block exerts on the table it rests on

if its area of contact is 50 cm²

Answer 1

The pressure exerted by a 35N block with an area of contact of 50 cm² on a table is 7000 Pascals (Pa).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the pressure exerted on the table by a 35N block with an area of contact of 50 cm², we can use the pressure formula:

Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A)

First, we need to convert the area from cm² to m² to maintain consistency in units:

• 1 cm² = 1 x 10-4 m²
• 50 cm² = 50 x 10-4 m² = 5 x 10-3 m²

Now, we can calculate pressure:

P = 35 N / 5 x 10-3 m²

P = 7000 N/m² or 7000 Pa

The pressure exerted by the block on the table is 7000 Pascals.