Answer:
8.28 MPa
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Radius (r) = 2×10¯³ m
Force applied (F) = 104 N
Pressure (P) =?
Next, we shall determine the area of the nail (i.e circle). This can be obtained as follow:
Radius (r) = 2×10¯³ m
Area (A) of circle =?
Pi (π) = 3.14
A = πr²
A = 3.14 × (2×10¯³)²
A = 3.14 × 4×10¯⁶
A = 1.256×10¯⁵ m²
Next, we shall determine the pressure. This can be obtained as follow:
Force applied (F) = 104 N
Area (A) = 1.256×10¯⁵ m²
Pressure (P) =?
P = F / A
P = 104 / 1.256×10¯⁵
P = 8280254.78 Nm¯²
Finally, we shall convert 8280254.78 Nm¯² to MPa. This can be obtained as follow:
1 Nm¯² = 1×10¯⁶ MPa
Therefore,
8280254.78 Nm¯² = 8280254.78 Nm¯² × 1×10¯⁶ MPa / 1 Nm¯²
8280254.78 Nm¯² = 8.28 MPa
Thus, the pressure exerted on the wall is 8.28 MPa
