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If the atmospheric pressure in a housing area is 105 Pa. What is the magnitude of the force exerted by the atmospheric gas on a flat horizontal roof of dimensions 5m×4m?

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2×107 N
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2×106 N
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4×106 N
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8×106 N
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Solution

The correct option is B 2×106 N
Area of the roof = length×breadth = 5m×4m = 20 m2
Now, we know Pressure = ForceArea
So, Force F = Pressure×Area
F = 105Pa×20m2 = 2×106 N

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