Answer to Question #152492 in Physics for mmk mmk

Question

Calculate the pressure exerted on an elevator floor which is 2 meters length and 3 meter wide, if 2 people whose combined mass is 160 kg are standing on it. (g = 10 m/s2)

Answer 1

In general, if the force is evenly distributed over the entire area, then

$p=\frac{F}{A}=\frac{160\cdot10}{2\cdot3}=267(Pa)$