When a force of 5 N acts on a surface, it produces a pressure of 500 Pa. The area of surface then must be:
$(a)$.\ 10\ cm^2$
$(b)$.\ 50\cm^2$
$(c)$.\ 100\ cm^2$
$(d)$.\ 0.01\ cm^2$

Here, it is given: Force applied $F=5\ N$

Pressure produced $P=500\ Pa$

Let $A$ be the surface area.

On using $P=\frac{F}{A}$

Or $500=\frac{5}{A}$

Or $A=\frac{5}{500}$

Or $A=0.01\ m^2$

So, option (d) is corrrect.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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