Question

Determine the pressure when a force of 200 N acts on the area

1. 20 m²
2. 8 m²

Answer 1

 Pressure P = `"F"/"A"`
F = 200 N, A = 20 m²
P = `200/20`= 10N/m²or 10 Pa

2. A = 8 m²
P = `200/8` = 25 N/m² or 25 Pa