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Problem

Which one of the following pairs of normal force and contact area produces the greatest pressure on a horizontal surface? a) F=300 N,  A=1.0 m2F=300\,\text{N},\;A=1.0\,\text{m}^2 b) F=250 N,  A=0.50 m2F=250\,\text{N},\;A=0.50\,\text{m}^2 c) F=100 N,  A=0.10 m2F=100\,\text{N},\;A=0.10\,\text{m}^2 d) F=150 N,  A=0.20 m2F=150\,\text{N},\;A=0.20\,\text{m}^2

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