Question

The statue of Martin Luther at Martin Luther College has a base that is 3.55 m2. The concrete is beginning to crack under the force because the statue exerts a pressure of 735. Pa. What is the force cracking the concrete?

Answer 1

According to the equation:

Pressure = Force / Area

From here:

Force = Pressure × Area

Force (statue) = 735 Pa × 3.55 m² = 2598.6 Pa m² = 2598.6 N

Answer: 2598.6 N