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Question
How much thrust will be required to exert a pressure of 20,000 Pa on an area of 1 cm2.
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Solution
Pressure =20,000 Pa
Area = 1 cm2
= 10-4 m2
Force = Pressure × area
=20,000 x 10-4 = 2 Newton
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