Question

A brick is 32cm long and 10cm wide. It weighs 16N and is lying on the ground. Find the pressure exerted by the brick on the ground.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

First, we need to convert the dimension from cm to m before plugging it into the equation:

     32 / 100 = 0.32 m

     10 / 100 = 0.1 m

You can use this equation to find the pressure exerted on the ground

     Pressure = Force / Area

Plugging our values in.....

     Pressure = 16 Newtons / (0.1)(0.32)

                     = 16 Newtons / 0.032

                    = 500 N/m^2

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