Complete question:
A block of solid lead sits on a flat, level surface. Lead has a density of 1.13 x 104 kg/m3. The mass of the block is 20.0 kg. The amount of surface area of the block in contact with the surface is 2.03*10^-2*m2, What is the average pressure (in Pa) exerted on the surface by the block? Pa
Answer:
The average pressure exerted on the surface by the block is 9655.17 Pa
Explanation:
Given;
density of the lead, ρ = 1.13 x 10⁴ kg/m³
mass of the lead block, m = 20 kg
surface area of the area of the block, A = 2.03 x 10⁻² m²
Determine the force exerted on the surface by the block due to its weight;
F = mg
F = 20 x 9.8
F = 196 N
Determine the pressure exerted on the surface by the block
P = F / A
where;
P is the pressure
P = 196 / (2.03 x 10⁻²)
P = 9655.17 N/m²
P = 9655.17 Pa
Therefore, the average pressure exerted on the surface by the block is 9655.17 Pa
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