Chapter SH, Problem 14.2APP

To determine

To calculate: Pressure exerted on the ice by the skater.

Answer to Problem 14.2APP

Pressure exerted on the ice by the skater is $\underset{\_}{500000\text{ Pa}}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Area = $0.001{\text{ m}}^2$

Force = $\text{500 N}$

Formula used:

Pressure is given by,

  $P=\frac{F}{A}$

where F is force and A is area.

Calculation:

Pressure is calculated as:

  $\begin{array}{l}P=\frac{F}{A}\\ P=\frac{\text{500 N}}{0.001{\text{ m}}^2}\\ P=500000\text{ Pa}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Pressure exerted on the ice by the skater is $\underset{\_}{500000\text{ Pa}}$ .