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A perpendicular force of 100 N is applied uniformly on a surface of area 0.5 m². The pressure exerted on the surface is:
A50 Pa
B500 Pa
C200 Pa
D100 Pa
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 200 Pa
Pressure = Force / Area = 100 N / 0.5 m² = 200 Pa. Distractor 50 Pa multiplies instead of dividing; 500 Pa divides 100 by 0.2 (a wrong area).
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