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

$100 P a$

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$0 P a$

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$1 P a$

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$25 P a$

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Solution

The correct option is D
$25 P a$

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

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

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