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a block measuring 20cm by 10cm by 5cm rests on a flat surface. The block has a weight of 3N. Determine the maximum pressure it exerts on the surface​

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Max preassure = force / min area
= 3N / 0.1 x 0.05
= 600N/m(squared)
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a block measuring 20cm by 10cm by 5cm rests on a flat surface. The block has a weight-example-1
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