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A fprce due to mass of 100 kg is applied over an area of 1 cm × 1cm. Calculate the pressure on the surface.

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F = mg

F = 100kg × 9.8m/s²

F = 980N

Pressure = Force

Area

Pressure = 980N

(0.0001m²)

Pressure = 98 × 10^5 Pa

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