Answer:
The ceramic tile will stand the force of 5 N.
Explanation:
Step 1: Calculate the area (A) of the ceramic tile
We will use the formula for the area of a square.
A = 50 cm × 50 cm = 2500 cm²
Step 2: Convert "A" to in²
We will use the conversion factor 1 in² = 6.45 cm².
2500 cm² × 1 in²/6.45 cm² = 3.9 × 10² in²
Step 3: Calculate the pressure (P) exerted by a force (F) of 5 N
We will use the following expression.
P = F/A
P = 5 N / 3.9 × 10² in² = 0.013 N/in²
Since the pressure exerted would be less than the maximum pressure resisted (40 N/in²), the ceramic tile will stand the force of 5 N.
