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21 September, 16:52

The bottom of a box has a surface area of 58.8 cm2. The mass of the box is 12.0 kg. Acceleration due to gravity at sea level is 9.80 m/s2. What is the pressure exerted by the box where it rests?

2.00 Pa

72.0 Pa

2.00 x 10^4 Pa

0.500 Pa

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  1. 21 September, 19:47
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    Pressure is defined as force per unit area. It is the force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area. We calculate as follows:

    P = F / A

    P = ma / A

    P = (12) (9.80) / 58.8

    P = 2 Pa

    Therefore, the first option is the answer.
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