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A pressure of 400 Pa is produced by a force of 200 N. What is the area on which the force acts?
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A 0.5 m^2
B 2 m^2
C 4 m^2
D 0.25 m^2
Explanation

A = F/P = 200 N / 400 Pa = 0.5 m^2.

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