Question

A box weighing 2 kg exerts a force of 20 N on the ground. The box covers an area of 2 m^2 on the ground. The pressure exerted by the box on the ground is:

Answer 1

Force exerted by the box = 20 N
Area covered by the box on the ground = 2m${}^2$
Pressure exerted by the box on the ground = Pressure = Force/Area
Pressure $=\frac{20}{2}=10\frac{N}{m^2}$ = 10 Pa