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The palm of sheilas hand has an area of 0.0017 m2. If the atmospheric pressure on the palm is 100,000 Pa, what force is being exerted on Sheila's palm by the atmospher?

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Answer:

170 N

Step-by-step explanation:

F=pressure(pa) ÷ area(m^2)

=100.000 ÷ 0,0017

=170 N

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