Thrust and Pressure – Word Problem

In the previous segment, we learnt about the concepts of thrust and pressure. In this segment, we will solve some problems based on thrust and pressure.

Table of Contents

S.NO	CONTENT
1	PRESSURE
2	WORD PROBLEM
3	SUMMARY
4	WHAT’S NEXT

 

What is the Pressure?

Pressure is defined as the force acting per unit area. It is inversely proportional to the area on which the thrust is applied and can be calculated using the pressure formula as follows:

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Word Problem – Thrust and Pressure

A block of wood is kept on a table. The mass of the wooden block is 500 grams and its dimensions are 5 cm × 3cm × 2 cm.

Let us find the thrust and pressure exerted by it on the table if it is made to lie on it with its sides of dimensions (A) 5 cm × 3 cm and (B) 3 cm × 2 cm.

Example to Calculate Pressure

Solution

Let us find the thrust and pressure exerted by the block on the table in each of the cases.

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