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

Soda can

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Water tank

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Both equally

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
Water tank

Pressure = $\frac{f o r c e}{a r e a}$

Thus, Pressure = $\frac{5 N}{5 m^{2}}$ = 1 Pa. The second option does not have any units and hence, it is not correct.

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