sebastian281172 said:Homework Statement: How much pressure is applied to the ground by a 52 kg man who is standing on square stilts that measure 0.06 m on each edge?
Homework Equations: p=(F/A)
P = (F/A)
= (52*9.81)/(.06^2)
= 207100
I'd think that if it asks for what pressure the man is applying to the ground, the stilts are probably treated as negligible to the solution.PeroK said:There are normally two stilts, are there not? The stilts themselves must weigh something.
Which is a dubious assumption, IMO. Unless you specify ultra lightweight stilts, perhaps.CardiniPanini said:I'd think that if it asks for what pressure the man is applying to the ground, the stilts are probably treated as negligible to the solution.
The pressure applied by a man standing on stilts is greater than that of a man standing on the ground. This is because the weight of the man is distributed over a smaller surface area when standing on stilts, resulting in a higher pressure being exerted on the ground.
Yes, the height of the stilts does affect the pressure applied to the ground. The taller the stilts, the greater the pressure will be, as the weight of the man is distributed over a smaller surface area.
The weight of the man directly affects the pressure applied to the ground when standing on stilts. The heavier the man, the greater the pressure will be, as more force is exerted on the stilts and subsequently on the ground.
Yes, the pressure applied by a man on stilts can potentially cause damage to the ground. If the ground is not strong enough to support the pressure exerted by the stilts, it may crack or sink, leading to damage.
The surface area of the stilts plays a significant role in determining the pressure applied to the ground. The larger the surface area, the more evenly distributed the weight of the man will be, resulting in a lower pressure being exerted on the ground.