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What is the pressure exerted by a weight of 80 N on an area of 1.6 m2?

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81.6 Pa

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50 Pa

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0.02 Pa

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128 Pa

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Solution

The correct option is B
50 Pa

P = F/A = 80/1.6 = 50 Pa

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