Pressure under a Solid
2 marks · NormalA student pushes a box with a force of 180 N onto the floor. The area of contact between the box and the floor is 0.6 m². Calculate the pressure exerted by the box on the floor.
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300 Pa (±1)
Common mistakes: dividing area by force
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Marking points
M1 · 1 mark · Substitute correct values into pressure equation. (follow-through)
A1 · 1 mark · Correct final answer with unit (Pa). (follow-through)
Worked solution
Use the equation:
Substitute the values: