To calculate the pressure, we can use the formula:
Pressure = Force / Area
Given that the force is 100 N and the area is 50 cm², we need to ensure that the units are consistent. Since the area is given in cm², we need to convert it to m² to match the unit of the force (Newtons).
1 cm² = 0.0001 m² (since 1 meter = 100 centimeters)
Therefore, the area in m² is:
50 cm² * 0.0001 m²/cm² = 0.005 m²
Now we can calculate the pressure:
Pressure = 100 N / 0.005 m² = 20,000 N/m²
Therefore, the pressure exerted on the object is 20,000 N/m² or 20,000 Pascal (Pa).