Solving Pressure: P = 7.35N / (.24m x .2m)

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The discussion focuses on solving the pressure equation P = F/A, where the force is given as 7.35 N and the area is calculated as the product of dimensions 0.24 m and 0.2 m. The correct calculation yields a pressure of 150.0 PA, as confirmed by the instructor. However, the user is experiencing discrepancies in their calculator results, obtaining values around 6.125 or 6.16666 instead. The issue is identified as incorrect input into the calculator, specifically the order of operations and the use of parentheses. Properly inputting the equation step-by-step is essential for achieving the correct result.
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P=F/A

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P= 7.35 N
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(.24m)(.2m)



Answer= 150.0 PA. <-- That is the correct answer which my instructor gave me. Although, whenever I plus this into my calculator I wind up with 6.125 or 6.16666... (when rounding 7.35 N to 7.4 N). What am I doing wrong? :cry:
 
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You're inputting the numbers into your calculator wrong. Do it one step at a time and mind your parentheses!
 
@RoyalCat: How should plug them in?
 
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somehow you're doing 7.4 divided by .24 divided by .2 so that the .2 comes out on top …

7.4*0.2/0.24 = 6.1666
 
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