alleryStart learning →A 12 N block rests on 2×3 cm or 3×4 cm faces. Smaller pressure?
A2000 Pa
B1000 Pa
C10000 Pa
D5000 Pa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 10000 Pa
The larger face is 12 cm² or 0.0012 m², giving the smaller pressure of 10000 Pa.
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