Question

If a 79.6 kg dancer stands on one toe, what is the magnitude of pressure exerted on that toe to support his weight?

(Magnitude only! No negative numbers)

*Assume that tip of the dancer's toe has a radius of 0.02 m and has a circular area of contact.

Area of a circle= pi r squared

Answer 1

621082.8 N/sq. m

Step-by-step explanation:

Pressure = Force/Area

or

Pressure= Weight /πr^2

Pressure= 79.6x 9.8 / 3.14 x (0.02)^2

Pressure= 621082.8