Calculate Compressive Stress: 110N on 1.15cm Radius Cane

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To calculate the maximum compressive stress in the cane, the correct formula is stress equals force divided by area (F/A). The user initially misapplied the formula by confusing pressure with stress. The correct area calculation involves using the radius of the cane, specifically applying the formula for the area of a circle (A = πr^2). After clarifying the definitions, the user acknowledges the mistake and seeks further assistance. Understanding the distinction between stress and pressure is crucial for accurate calculations.
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----A man leans down on a cane with a vertical force of 110.00N. The narrowest part of the cane has a radius of 1.15cm. What is the maximum compressive stress in the cane?----

For this problem I thought I needed to calculate stress, which is P/A . Pressure is the Force/Area...so I did 110N / Pi 0.0115^2 . And then I divided that answer to get the stress, but it was wrong. Can anyone help me figure out what I did wrong? Thanks :)
 
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Stress is not P/A, it is F/A.

(Note : Stress is a tensor, whose elements are determined from the components of force and area vectors, while pressure is a scalar.)
 
oh my bad...thanks :)
 
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