Question

1) An object exerts a force of 30 lb on an area of 5 square inches. What is the pressure the object

exerts on the surface?

Answer 1

Pressure = 6psi

Explanation:

The formula for finding pressure is

Pressure = Force ÷ Area

Substitute your values into the equation and solve for Pressure

Pressure = 30 ÷ 5

Pressure = 6psi