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If the pressure produced by a force over an area of 100 cm2 is 30 Pa, then calculate the force applied

(A) 0.3N
(B) 0.4 N
(C) 0.5 N
(D) 0.6 N
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Answer:


\boxed{F = 0.3 N}

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Pressure = P = 20 Pa

Area = A = 100 cm² = 0.01 m²

Required:

Force = F = ?

Formula:

P = F/A

Solution:

For F it becomes:

=> F = P * A

=> F = 30*0.01

=> F = 0.3 N

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