A brick weights 80 N stands up right on the ground. That is the pressure exerted on the ground by brick? In want detailed solution for this question.

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Pressure = force/area of the brick
Force = weight of the brick

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A brick weights 80 N stands up right on the ground. That is the pressure exerted on the ground by brick? In want detailed solution for this question.

Pressure = force/area of the brick Force = weight of the brick

Pressure = force/area of the brick
Force = weight of the brick