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How to calculate the minimum pressure ?

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Answer:

Minimum Pressure = Force/Area

Step-by-step explanation:

Because pressure is the force acting per unit area

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Answer:

A₂ = (10×5) = 50 sq m. ⇒A₃ = (20×5) = 100 sq m. ∴A₁ is maximum and A₂ is minimum. ∴Minimum pressure P₁ = F/A₁ = 30/200 = 0.15 Nm⁻².

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