A box 5 m long, 2 m wide, and 2 m high applies 12 Pa of pressure to the table that it is resting on. How much force does the box exert?
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To determine the force exerted by the box, we need to use the formula:
Force = Pressure × Area
First, let's calculate the area of the box that is in contact with the table. Since the box is rectangular, the area in contact with the table is equal to the length multiplied by the width:
Area = Length × Width
Area = 5 m × 2 m
Area = 10 m²
Now we can substitute the values into the formula to find the force:
Force = Pressure × Area
Force = 12 Pa × 10 m²
Force = 120 N
Therefore, the box exerts a force of 120 Newtons on the table.