A 600 N person stands equally on two feet, each 0.015 m². Pressure?
A20000 Pa
B10000 Pa
C9000 Pa
D40000 Pa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 20000 Pa
The total supporting area is 0.03 m², so 600 N produces 20000 Pa.
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