Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A force of $14\,\text{N}$ acts on the head of a nail. This produces a pressure of $25\,\text{N mm}^{-2}$ at the nail tip. What is the cross-sectional area of the nail tip?

  • A$0.56\,\text{mm}^2$
  • B$11\,\text{mm}^2$
  • C$39\,\text{mm}^2$
  • D$350\,\text{mm}^2$

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