Chapter SH, Problem 14.1APP

To determine

To calculate: Pressure the book exerts on the desk.

Answer to Problem 14.1APP

Pressure the book exerts on the desk is $\underset{\_}{500\text{ Pa}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Area = $0.06{\text{ m}}^2$

Force = $30\text{ N}$

Formula used:

Pressure is given by,

  $P=\frac{F}{A}$

where F is force and A is area.

Calculation:

Pressure is calculated as:

  $\begin{array}{l}P=\frac{F}{A}\\ P=\frac{30\text{ N}}{0.06{\text{ m}}^2}\\ P=500\text{ Pa}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Pressure the book exerts on the desk $\underset{\_}{500\text{ Pa}}$ .