Question

Calculate the pressure exerted on the heel of a boy’s foot if the boy weighs 320 N and he lands on one heel which has an area of 0.16 m²

Answer 1

Answer: 2000 Pa

Explanation: Pressure is the amount of force per unit area or

P = F / A

Substitute the given values

P = 320 N / 0.16 m2

  = 2000 Pa