Question

The base of a container measures $15cm\times 20cm$. It is placed on a table top. If the weight of the container is $60N$, what is the pressure exerted by the container on the table top?

• A. $2000\text{Pascal}$
• B. $3000\text{Pascal}$
• C. $2500\text{Pascal}$
• D. $2400\text{Pascal}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2000\text{Pascal}$

Area of the base of the container
$A=15cm\times 20cm=15/100M\times 20/100m=300/10000m^2$
$\text{Force}=\text{weight}=60N$
Pressure exerted = F/A=60/300/10000=2000Pascal