Answer:
Pressure = 39200 N/m²
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Mass = 60 kg
Area = 150 cm²
Conversion:
1 centimeter square = 0.0001 meter square
150 centimeter square = 150 * 0.0001 = 0.015 m²
To find the pressure exerted on the ground by the person;
Mathematically, pressure is given by the formula;
[tex] Pressure = \frac {Force}{area} [/tex]
First of all, we would determine the force exerted by the person.
Force = mass * acceleration due to gravity.
We know that acceleration due to gravity is equal to 9.8 m/s².
Substituting into the formula, we have;
Force = 60 * 9.8
Force = 588 Newton
Next, find the pressure;
[tex] Pressure = \frac {Force}{area} [/tex]
Substituting into the formula, we have;
[tex] Pressure = \frac {588}{0.015} [/tex]
Pressure = 39200 N/m²
