A force of 1 kN acts on an area of 6000 cm2. Determine the pressure.

Given:

F = 1 kN – the magnitude of the force acting on the area S;

S = 6000 square centimeters – surface area.

It is required to determine P (Pascal) – pressure.

Let’s convert units of force measurement from kN to Newtons:

F = 1 kN = 1 * 1000 = 1000 Newton.

We convert the units of measurement of area from square centimeters to square meters:

S = 6000 cm2 = 6000 * 10-4 = 0.6 square meters.

Then the pressure will be equal to:

P = F / S = 1000 / 0.6 = 1666.7 Pascal (approximately 1.7 kPa).

Answer: The pressure of the force on the surface is 1666.7 Pascal (approximately 1.7 kPa).