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Part A

One kind of stress is called pressure. Pressure is calculated as force divided by area. Force is a push or a pull. It is measured in

units such as pounds or newtons. Area is measured in units such as square Inches or square meters. The equation for

calculating pressure is P = where Pis pressure, Fis force, and A is area.

Use the equation to calculate the average pressure on the membrane below. Express your answer in units of pounds per

square Inch (psi).

F = 60 lb.

A = 24 sq. in.

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