A force of acts normally on a rectangular plate measuring

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Problem

A force of

150\,\text{N}

acts normally on a rectangular plate measuring

30\,\text{cm}\times20\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the pressure exerted on the plate. (a)

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

(b)

2.5\times10^{5}\,\text{Pa}

(c)

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

(d)

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