Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A rectangular metal block weighs $6.0\,\text{N}$ and has dimensions of $3.0\,\text{cm} \times 4.0\,\text{cm} \times 5.0\,\text{cm}$. What is the least pressure it can produce when it is placed on a horizontal surface?

  • A$0.10\,\text{N/cm}^2$
  • B$0.30\,\text{N/cm}^2$
  • C$0.40\,\text{N/cm}^2$
  • D$0.50\,\text{N/cm}^2$

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