A crate weighs

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

A crate weighs 6000 N6000\,\text{N}. The maximum pressure the floor can safely bear is 2×104 Pa2\times10^4\,\text{Pa}. Determine the minimum contact area of the crate’s base so that it does not damage the floor.

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