And what would the webpage title be?Pressure on a Button on a Table

In summary, pressure on a table is the force exerted by an object on the surface of a table and is caused by the weight of the object. It is calculated by dividing the force by the surface area of the table. While pressure on a table is generally not harmful, it can lead to damage or collapse if the weight is too great. To reduce pressure on a table, the weight can be distributed evenly or a larger table or additional support can be used.
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1. A vertical force of 30N is applied uniformly to a flat button with a radius of 1cm that is lying on a table. Estimate the pressure applied to the button



2. P=F/A



3. P=F/A= 30/(3.14)(r)^2
 
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Hi alsemmelink! Welcome to PF! :smile:

(try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
alsemmelink said:
P=F/A= 30/(3.14)(r)^2

That's the correct formula …

so what answer do you get (and remember to be careful about the units)? :smile:
 

1. What is pressure on a table?

Pressure on a table refers to the force exerted by an object on the surface of a table. It is typically measured in units of pressure, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa).

2. What causes pressure on a table?

Pressure on a table is caused by the weight of an object or objects that are resting on the surface of the table. The more weight that is placed on the table, the greater the pressure will be.

3. How is pressure on a table calculated?

Pressure on a table is calculated by dividing the force (in newtons) exerted by the object by the area (in square meters) of the table's surface. The equation is pressure = force / area.

4. Can pressure on a table be harmful?

In most cases, the pressure on a table is not harmful. However, if the weight on the table becomes too great, it can cause the table to collapse or break. Also, if the table is not sturdy enough, it may be more prone to damage from pressure.

5. How can pressure on a table be reduced?

Pressure on a table can be reduced by distributing the weight evenly across the surface of the table. This can be achieved by using a larger table or adding more support under the table. Additionally, using objects with a larger surface area can help reduce the pressure on the table.

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