Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
A body weighing 5 kgf, placed on a surface of area 0.1 m2, exerts a thrust on the surface equal to
Options
50 kgf
5 kgf
50 kgf m-2
5 kgf m-2
Advertisements
Solution
5 kgf
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
A man exerts same pressure on the ground whether he is standing or he is lying.
The unit of thrust is
Define the term ‘pressure’ and state its unit.
Why do camels or elephants have broad feet?
A normal force of 200 N acts on an area of 0.02 m2. Find the pressure in pascal.
A boy weighing 60 kgf stands on platform of dimensions 2.5 cm x 0.5 cm. What pressure in pascal does he exert?
The total force exerted by a body normal to the surface is called ______.
At higher altitudes, atmospheric pressure is ______.
Assertion: The pressure at the bottom of the sea is lesser than that near the surface.
Reason: The pressure exerted by a liquid depends upon the depth of the liquid and density of the liquid.
The pressure in mines is ______ than the sea level.
