Chapter A.8, Problem 12AYU

To determine

To find: The formula of force.

Answer to Problem 12AYU

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

Explanation of Solution

When you apply a force to a solid object, the pressure is defined as the force applied divided by the area of application. The equation for pressure is:

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

Where,

$P$ is the pressure.

$F$ is the applied force.

$A$ is the surface area where the force is applied.