How Do You Calculate Pressure from Force and Area?

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To calculate pressure, use the formula P = F/A, where F is the force and A is the area. In this case, a 2 N force is applied over an area of 0.02 cm², which must be converted to standard units of m². The correct conversion shows that 0.02 cm² equals 0.000002 m², not 0.0002 m². This conversion error leads to incorrect pressure calculations. Accurate calculations are essential for determining the correct pressure in pascals (Pa).
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Homework Statement



calculate the pressure (in Pa) produced by a 2 N force distributed over an area of 0.02 cm^2

Homework Equations



P=F/A

The Attempt at a Solution



Ive came out with three different answers.
 
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Show what you did. The first step is to convert the area to standard units of m^2.
 
Doc Al said:
Show what you did. The first step is to convert the area to standard units of m^2.

.02 cm^2 (1m^2/100cm^2)=0.0002m^2.
 
joeyz123 said:
.02 cm^2 (1m^2/100cm^2)=0.0002m^2.
No.

1 m^2 = (100 cm)^2 = 10,000 cm^2
 

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