A uniform pressure of 80 Pa acts over 0.25 m². Normal force?
A0.003125 N
B320 N
C20 N
D80.25 N
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 20 N
Normal force equals pressure times area, so 80 Pa times 0.25 m² gives 20 N.
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