Question

A force of 72 N is applied to an area of 610 cm2.

Calculate the pressure in N/m2.
Give your answer to the nearest integer.

Answer 1

12

Step-by-step explanation:

pressure = force/ area

P=F/A

610
`cm^(2)` ≈ 6.10
`m^(2)`

P= 72N/6.10m²

P= 11.8 N m²

11.8 ≈ 12

∴ P= 12 N m²