A normal force of acts uniformly on a surface of area

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

A normal force of

300\,\text{N}

acts uniformly on a surface of area

0.06\,\text{m}^2

. Calculate the pressure on the surface. (a)

3.0\times10^{3}\,\text{Pa}

(b)

5.0\times10^{3}\,\text{Pa}

(c)

1.8\times10^{4}\,\text{Pa}

(d)

5.0\times10^{2}\,\text{Pa}