Question

1.) An object exerts a force of 10 lb on an area of 2 square inches. What is the pressure the

object exerts on the surface?

Answer 1

The pressure this object exerts on the surface is 5lb/in² or 5psi.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pressure is force per unit area.

Mathematically, pressure is given by the formula;

`Pressure = (Force)/(Area)`

`P = (F)/(A)`

Given the following data;

Force = 10lb

Area = 2in²

Substituting into the equation, we have;

`Pressure = (10)/(2)`

Pressure = 5lb/in² or 5psi

Hence, the pressure this object exerts on the surface is 5lb/in² or 5psi.