Question

A force of $5N$ is applied on a body over a surface area of 5 $m^2$. Calculate the pressure applied on the surface.

• A. $2Pa$
• B. $3Pa$
• C. $5Pa$
• D. $1Pa$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1Pa$

Given:
Force on the body $F=5N$
Surface area of the body $A=5m^2$
Now, pressure applied on the body $P=\frac{F}{A}$
$P=\frac{5}{5}=1N{m}^{-2}=1Pa$
Therefore, the pressure applied is 1 Pa.