O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q141 Mark

A rectangular block of metal has weight 6.0 N and measures 3.0 cm × 4.0 cm × 5.0 cm. What is the smallest pressure that it can exert when resting on a horizontal surface?

A0.10 N/cm²

B0.30 N/cm²

C0.40 N/cm²

D0.50 N/cm²

✓ Correct answer

B: 0.30 N/cm²

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