Question

2 points

If a break-dancer lies down on the ground on his back, his force of 635 N
is spread over an area of 0.75 m2. How much pressure does he exert on
the ground in this position? *
ws
846.7 Pa
O 84.7Pa
O 8.467 Pa
8467.7 Pa

Answer 1

846.7Pa

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Force = 635N

Area = 0.75m²

Unknown:

Pressure = ?

Solution:

Pressure is the force per unit area on a body.

Pressure =
`(Force)/(Area)`

Insert the parameters and solve;

Pressure =
`(635)/(0.75)` = 846.7Pa