Question

How much force (in N) is exerted on one side of an 35.3 cm by 50.0 cm sheet of paper by the atmosphere

Answer 1

A force of 1.788 newtons is exerted on one side of the sheet of paper by the atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

From definition of pressure, we get that force exerted by the atmosphere (
`F`), measured in newtons, on one side of the sheet of paper is given by the expression:

`F = P_(atm)\cdot w\cdot l` (Eq. 1)

Where:

`P_(atm)` - Atmospheric pressure, measured in pascals.

`w` - Width of the sheet of paper, measured in meters.

`l` - Length of the sheet of paper, measured in meters.

If we know that
`P_(atm) = 101325\,Pa`,
`w = 0.353\,m` and
`l = 0.05\,m`, then the force exerted on one side of the sheet of paper is:

`F = (101325\,Pa)\cdot (0.353\,m)\cdot (0.05\,m)`

`F = 1.788\,N`

A force of 1.788 newtons is exerted on one side of the sheet of paper by the atmosphere.