A rectangular block of dimensions 2.0m x 1.0m x 0.5m weighs 200N. calculate the maximum pressure exerted by the block on a horizontal floor.

montty

10 years ago

Maximum pressure is exerted when the smallest surface area is in contacted with the floor p=200/(0.5x1)=400N/m2

Medicsight

3 years ago

the answer is 400Nm².
The area should be minimum

Emmanuel24458

3 years ago

Maximum pressure require a minimum volume so it's 400

Dave333

4 years ago

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machays

1 year ago

D is correct please, urs 400

ikpemosi4

1 year ago

The answer is 400

Anonymous2565441

1 year ago

it asked for the maximum pressure, meaning you pick the 2 smallest dimensions for a small area so you can have a larger pressure, therefore it should be 200/(0.5x1) = 400Nm^-2

Bennydking

5 years ago

p=F/A
p=200/2×1×0.5
P=200/1
p=200N/m2