The 0.96 kN box has an area of 0.2 m2. Calculate the pressure of the box.

Given:

F = 0.96 kN = 960 Newton – box weight;

S = 0.2 square meters – box base area.

It is required to determine P (Pascal) – the pressure with which the box presses on the support surface.

To determine the pressure of the box on the support surface, you need to use the following formula:

P = F / S = 960 / 0.2 = 4800 Pascal.

Answer: the box presses on the surface of the support with a pressure equal to 4800 Pascal (4.8 kPa).