alleryStart learning →A normal 20 N force is spread over 10 cm². Pressure?
A2000 Pa
B200 Pa
C2 Pa
D20000 Pa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 20000 Pa
Ten square centimetres is 0.001 m², so the pressure is 20 divided by 0.001, or 20000 Pa.
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