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प्रश्न
Calculate the pressure exerted on a surface of 0.5 m2 by a thrust of 100 kgf.
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उत्तर
Given:
Thrust (F) = 100 kgf
Area = 0.5 m2
Pressure = ?
Pressure = `"Thrust "/"Area"`
= `100/0.5`
=`1000/5`
Pressure = 200 kgf m−2
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