The machine weighing 14000 N creates a pressure of 7 kPa. Calculate the footprint of the machine.

Given:

F = 14000 Newton – the weight of a certain machine;

P = 7 kPa – the pressure that the machine exerts on the foundation

It is required to determine s (m2) – the area of the machine foundation.

Let’s convert the units of measurement of pressure to the SI system:

P = 7 kPa = 7 * 10 ^ 3 = 7 * 1000 = 7000 Pascal.

Then, to determine the area, you must use the following formula:

P = F / s, from here we find that:

s = F / P = 14000/7000 = 14/7 = 2 m2 (square meters).

Answer: The area of the machine foundation is 2 m2.