A force of 500 N is applied to a circular plate of diameter 10 cm

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Problem

A force of 500 N is applied to a circular plate of diameter 10 cm, making an angle of 30° with the normal to the plate. (a) Find the normal component of the force acting on the plate. (b) Hence calculate the pressure exerted on the plate in kPa.

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