A force of 0.048 N is applied on the top surface of a book of dimensions 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm. Calculate the pressure exerted (in Pa) on the surface of the book due to this force.
A
40 Pa
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B
80 Pa
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C
60 Pa
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D
20 Pa
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Solution
The correct option is A 40 Pa Force applied on the book = 0.048 Dimensions of the book = 4 cm x 3 cm x 2 cm The Area of the surface on which the force is acting = 4 cm x 3 cm = 12 cm = 0.0012 Pressure exerted on the surface of the book = (0.048)/(0.0012) = 40 Pa