Physicshard · Past Paper
If a force of 5 N is applied on an area of 10 cm^2, the pressure is:
A0.5 Pa
B5000 Pa
C50 Pa
D500 Pa
✓ Correct Answer: B — 5000 Pa
Area = 10/10000 m^2 = 0.001 m^2. Pressure = 5 / 0.001 = 5000 Pa.
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