Question

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

Answer 1

Step 1: Given data

Force = $50\mathrm{N}$,

Area =$10{\mathrm{m}}^2$

Step 2: Concept used

1. Pressure is defined as the physical force exerted on an object. The force applied is perpendicular to the surface of objects per unit area.
2. The basic formula for pressure is $\frac{\mathrm{F}}{\mathrm{A}}$(Force per unit area).
3. The unit of pressure is Pascals $\left(\mathrm{Pa}\right)$.

Step 3: Calculating the value of power

By using the pressure formula,$\frac{\mathrm{F}}{\mathrm{A}}$

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

Pressure$=5\mathrm{N}/{\mathrm{m}}^2$.

Therefore, the value of pressure is $5\mathrm{N}/{\mathrm{m}}^2$.