Which one of the following pairs of normal force and contact area produces the…

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Problem

Which one of the following pairs of normal force and contact area produces the greatest pressure on a horizontal surface? (a)

F=300\,\text{N},\;A=1.0\,\text{m}^2

(b)

F=250\,\text{N},\;A=0.50\,\text{m}^2

(c)

F=100\,\text{N},\;A=0.10\,\text{m}^2

(d)

F=150\,\text{N},\;A=0.20\,\text{m}^2