Question

A $50N$ force is applied on an area of $2m^2$. Compute the pressure.

• A. $100Pa$
• B. $0Pa$
• C. $1Pa$
• D. $25Pa$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$25Pa$

Given:
Force, $F=50N$
Area, $A=2m^2$

From definition of pressure $\left(P\right)$,
$P=\frac{F}{A}$
$P=\frac{50}{2}=25Pa$