Question

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

• A. $\text{10 Pa}$
• B. $\text{5 Pa}$
• C. $\text{15 Pa}$
• D. $\text{20 Pa}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\text{5 Pa}$

Given:
Force, $\text{F =50 N}$
Area, ${\text{A = 10 m}}^2$
We know, Pressure, $\text{P =}\frac{\text{F}}{\text{A}}$
$\Rightarrow \text{P}=\frac{50\text{N}}{10m^2}=5\frac{\text{N}}{m^2}=5\text{Pa}$