A heavy stone of weight 80000N is placed on a platform of dimensions 5m*4m.Calculate the pressure on the platform.

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Dear Student,

The pressure is related to force as:
$Pressure, P = \frac{Force}{Area} P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{80000}{5 \times 4} = 4000 {N/m}^{2}$

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A heavy stone of weight 80000N is placed on a platform of dimensions 5m*4m.Calculate the pressure on the platform.

Dear Student, The pressure is related to force as: Pressure, P=Force AreaP=FA=800005×4=4000 N/m2

Dear Student,

The pressure is related to force as:
$Pressure, P = \frac{Force}{Area} P = \frac{F}{A} = \frac{80000}{5 \times 4} = 4000 {N/m}^{2}$