$A$ force of $F = 10 \ N$ is exerted on a surface of area $A = 0.1 \ m^{2}$ at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the surface. Find the pressure produced on this surface.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Pressure is defined as the normal force per unit area: $P = \frac{F_{\perp}}{A}$.
Given,the force $F = 10 \ N$ makes an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the surface.
The component of the force perpendicular to the surface is $F_{\perp} = F \sin(60^{\circ})$.
$F_{\perp} = 10 \times \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 5\sqrt{3} \ N$.
Given area $A = 0.1 \ m^{2}$.
Therefore,pressure $P = \frac{5\sqrt{3}}{0.1} = 50\sqrt{3} \ N/m^{2} \approx 86.6 \ N/m^{2}$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ $U$-tube having a horizontal arm of length $20 \ cm$ has a uniform cross-sectional area of $1 \ cm^2$. It is filled with water of volume $60 \ cc$. What volume of a liquid of density $4 \ g/cc$ should be poured from one side into the $U$-tube so that no water is left in the horizontal arm of the tube? (Answer in $cc$)

Difficult
View Solution

Two liquids having densities $d_1$ and $d_2$ are mixed in such a way that both have the same mass. The density of the mixture is ............

Three liquids of equal masses are taken in three identical cubical vessels $A, B$ and $C$. Their densities are $\rho_{A}, \rho_{B}$ and $\rho_{C}$. The force exerted by the liquid on the base of the cubical vessel is

What is $1$ Torr pressure? And what is $1$ bar?

Two immiscible liquids $A$ and $B$ are kept in an $U$-tube. If the density of liquid $A$ is smaller than the density of liquid $B$,then the equilibrium situation is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo