Physics · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 19
5054Pressure
A block of wood is placed on a bench. The pressure exerted on the bench due to the block is 1.0 Pa. The area of the block in contact with the base is A. Which statement is possible?
- AThe mass of the block is 1.0 kg and A is 1.0 cm².
- BThe mass of the block is 1.0 kg and A is 1.0 m².
- CThe weight of the block is 1.0 N and A is 1.0 cm².
- DThe weight of the block is 1.0 N and A is 1.0 m².
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Correct answer: D. The weight of the block is 1.0 N and A is 1.0 m².
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