Question

Started: Feb 22 at 92

Answer 1

Answer:

1272 pound

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Pressure (P) = 38 psi

Area (A) = 12 cm by 18 cm

Force (F) =?

Next, we shall determine the area. This can be obtained as follow:

Area (A) = 12 cm by 18 cm

A = 216 cm²

Next, we shall convert 216 cm² to square inch (in²). This can be obtained as follow:

1 cm² = 0.155 in²

Therefore,

216 cm² = 216 cm² × 0.155 in² / 1 cm

216 cm² = 33.48 in²

Finally, we shall determine the force exerted. This can be obtained as follow:

Pressure (P) = 38 psi = 38 lbf/in²

Area (A) = 33.48 in²

Force (F) =?

P = F/A

38 = F / 33.48

Cross multiply

F = 38 × 33.48

F = 1272 pound

Thus, the force exerted is 1272 pound