Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A man with weight $600\,\text{N}$ is standing with both feet flat on the ground. What is a sensible estimate of the pressure exerted on the ground by the man's weight?

  • A$1 \times 10^{0}\,\text{Pa}$
  • B$1 \times 10^{2}\,\text{Pa}$
  • C$1 \times 10^{4}\,\text{Pa}$
  • D$1 \times 10^{6}\,\text{Pa}$

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