Pressure under a Solid
2 marks · EasyA force of 150 N acts at right angles on an area of 0.5 m². Calculate the pressure exerted. Give your answer in pascals.
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300 Pa (±1)
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M1 · 1 mark · Writes or uses the correct pressure formula (p = F / A).
A1 · 1 mark · Correctly calculates the pressure as 300 Pa.
Worked solution
p = 150\ \mathrm{N} \div 0.5\ \mathrm{m}^2 = 300\ \mathrm{Pa}