Physics

Problem

Two metallic plates rest flat on a table. Plate X has an area of

0.02\,\text{m}^2

while plate Y has an area of

0.04\,\text{m}^2

. The same vertical force of

300\,\text{N}

is applied on each plate. Which statement correctly compares the pressure on the table under the two plates? a) Pressure under plate X is half that under plate Y b) Both plates exert the same pressure c) Pressure under plate X is twice that under plate Y d) Pressure under plate Y is twice that under plate X

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