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What is the pressure on a table when a 20-N book with a
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Pressure exerted on the table for both the cases.
Answer to Problem 63A
When book lies flat on the table, the pressure is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Weight of book,
Area of flat book,
Area of book’s end,
Formula Used:
The pressure is given as,
Where,
Calculation:
When book lies flat on the table, the pressure on table is
When book stands on its end, the pressure on table is
Conclusion:
Therefore, when book lies flat on the table, the pressure on table is
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