Answer:
12 N/cm²
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Weight (W) of block = 240 N
Area (A) = 20 cm²
Pressure (P) =?
Next, we shall determine the force exerted by the block. This can be obtained as follow:
Weight (W) of block = 240 N
Force (F) =.?
Weight and force has the same unit of measurement. Thus, we force applied is equivalent to the weight of the block. Thus,
Force (F) = Weight (W) of block = 240 N
Force (F) = 240 N
Finally, we shall determine the pressure on the floor as follow:
Force (F) = 240 N
Area (A) = 20 cm²
Pressure (P) =?
P = F/A
P = 240 / 20
P = 12 N/cm²
Therefore, the pressure on the floor is 12 N/cm².
