Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A block of wood rests on a bench. The pressure on the bench caused by the block is $1.0\text{ Pa}$. The area of the block touching the base is $A$. Which statement could be correct?

  • AThe mass of the block is $1.0\text{ kg}$ and $A$ is $1.0\text{ cm}^2$.
  • BThe mass of the block is $1.0\text{ kg}$ and $A$ is $1.0\text{ m}^2$.
  • CThe weight of the block is $1.0\text{ N}$ and $A$ is $1.0\text{ cm}^2$.
  • DThe weight of the block is $1.0\text{ N}$ and $A$ is $1.0\text{ m}^2$.

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