A 1400 kg car is to be supported on four identical rectangular steel plates resting…

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Problem

A 1400 kg car is to be supported on four identical rectangular steel plates resting on a concrete floor. The floor can withstand a maximum pressure of 6.0×104 Pa6.0\times10^{4}\,\text{Pa}. Assuming each plate carries an equal share of the car’s weight, determine the smallest area each plate must have so the floor’s allowable pressure is not exceeded. State your answer in square metres.

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