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Physics · Oct / Nov 2018 · Paper 12 · Question 14

5054Pressure

A rectangular block of metal has weight 6.0 N and measures 3.0 cm × 4.0 cm × 5.0 cm. What is the smallest pressure that it can exert when resting on a horizontal surface?

  1. A0.10 N / cm^2
  2. B0.30 N / cm^2
  3. C0.40 N / cm^2
  4. D0.50 N / cm^2

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Correct answer: B. 0.30 N / cm^2

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