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A crate weighs
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids
Problem
A crate weighs
6000
N
6000\,\text{N}
6000
N
. The maximum pressure the floor can safely bear is
2
×
10
4
Pa
2\times10^4\,\text{Pa}
2
×
1
0
4
Pa
. Determine the minimum contact area of the crate’s base so that it does not damage the floor.
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