Physics · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 13
5054Pressure
Each tyre of a car has an area of 100 cm² in contact with the ground. The car has a mass of 1600 kg. The weight of the car is equally distributed amongst the four tyres. The gravitational field strength g is 10 N / kg. What is the pressure exerted on the ground?
- A4.0 N / cm²
- B16 N / cm²
- C40 N / cm²
- D160 N / cm²
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Correct answer: C. 40 N / cm²
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