Physics

Physics

Problem

A force of 200 N200\,\text{N} acts on a small metal plate of area 25 cm225\,\text{cm}^2. The line of action of the force makes an angle of 30∘30^\circ with the normal to the plate. (i) Determine the component of the force that acts normal to the surface of the plate. (ii) Calculate the pressure exerted on the plate due to this normal component of the force. (iii) Express your answer to part (ii) in kilopascals (kPa).

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