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A solid body weighs 30 kg. When placed on the floor, the area of contact is found to be 15 m2 . Find the pressure exerted by the solid body on the floor.

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  • Mass=30kg
  • Acceleration=10m/s^2


\\ \sf\longmapsto Force=ma


\\ \sf\longmapsto Force=30(10)=300N

  • Area=15m^2


\\ \sf\longmapsto Pressure=(Force)/(Area)


\\ \sf\longmapsto Pressure=(300)/(15)


\\ \sf\longmapsto Pressure=20Pa

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