Question

A stack of bricks weighs 170 KN (Kilo-newtons). The stack exerts 180 KPa (Kilo-pascals) of pressure on the ground. What is the area upon which this pressure is exerted (in square ft)?

Answer 1

10.12square feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Pressure exerted on the object is defined as the ratio of the force exerted on it to its unit area. Mathematically, Pressure = Force/Area

Given the force = 170kN

Pressure = 180KPa

Area = Force /Pressure

Area = 170kN/180KPa

Area = 0.94N/Pa

Note that 1Newton/Pascal = 10.764square feet

Therefore 0.94N/Pa = x

x = 0.94× 10.764

x = 10.12square feet

Therefore the area upon which this pressure is exerted is 10.12sqft.