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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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A force of 40 N is applied on a nail, whose tip has an area of cross-section of 0.001 cm2. Calculate the pressure on the tip.

Solution

Given,
Force, F = 40 N
Area of cross-section, A = 0.001 cm2
                                   = 0.001 x 10-4 m2
So, Pressure is given by, 
straight P space equals space straight F over straight A equals fraction numerator 40 over denominator 0.001 space cross times space 10 to the power of negative 4 end exponent end fraction space equals space 4 space cross times space 10 to the power of 8 space straight N divided by straight m squared.