Question

Calculate the pressure developed by a force of 50 N acting on an area of ${10m}^2$.

• A. 10 Pa
• B. 5 Pa
• C. 15 Pa
• D. 20 Pa

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Step 1: Given data

Force($F$) = $50N$

Area($A$) = $10m^2$

Step 2: Calculation of the pressure developed:

Pressure is defined as the force per unit area.

That is, $Pressure\left(P\right)=\frac{Force\left(F\right)}{Area\left(A\right)}$

Putting all the values, we get

$P=\frac{50N}{10m^2}$

$P=5N{m}^{-2}$

$P=5Pa$

Hence, the pressure developed is $5Pa$ .

Thus,

Option B) $5Pa$ is the correct option.