A normal force of 60 N gives 300 Pa. Contact area?
A360 m²
B0.2 m²
C5 m²
D18000 m²
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 0.2 m²
The area is force divided by pressure, so 60 divided by 300 gives 0.2 m².
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