(a(i))[2]
Calculate the area of the metal block that is in contact with the ground.
(a(ii))[2]
Calculate the weight of this metal block.
(b)[3]
Calculate the pressure exerted by this block on the ground.
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure
Pressure — practice question
Fig. 3.1 shows a metal block together with its dimensions. The dimensions given are: length 12.0 cm, height 3.0 cm, and width 2.0 cm. The block is resting on the ground.