O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · May/June 2023 · Q131 Mark

An African elephant has a mass of 6000 kg and each of its four feet has an area of 0.20 m². The gravitational field strength g is 9.8 N/kg. What is the average pressure due to the elephant when it is standing stationary on all four feet on level ground?

A7.5 kPa

B30 kPa

C74 kPa

D290 kPa

✓ Correct answer

C: 74 kPa

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