Arectangular glass block of dimensions 8.0 cm by 15.0 cm by 3.0 cm weighs 10.5 n. calculate the minimum and the maximum pressure the bock can exert when it rests on a horizontal table.


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The pressure can be solved using the following formula:

P = mg / A

Where: P = pressure
mg = mass * gravity = W = 10.5 N
A = l*w

Solving for A (maximum):

A = 8*3
A = 24 sq. cm

Solving for A (minimum):

A = 15*8
A = 120 sq. cm

Substituting into the first equation:

Pmax = 10.5 N / 24 sq.cm
Pmax = 0.4375 Pa

Pmin = 10.5 N / 120 sq.cm
Pmin = 0.0875 Pa

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