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Question 16

A force of 18 N is applied to the flat head of a pin. This causes a pressure of 40 N/mm² at the sharp tip of the pin.

What is the cross-sectional area of the tip of the pin?

$mm20.45\text{ mm}^2$

$mm222\text{ mm}^2$

$mm258\text{ mm}^2$

$mm2720\text{ mm}^2$

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188 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Pressure, covering Pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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Question 16

A force of 18 N is applied to the flat head of a pin. This causes a pressure of 40 N/mm² at the sharp tip of the pin.

What is the cross-sectional area of the tip of the pin?

$mm20.45\text{ mm}^2$

$mm222\text{ mm}^2$

$mm258\text{ mm}^2$

$mm2720\text{ mm}^2$

Markscheme

Pressure Questions

IGCSE
Physics
Pressure

188 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Pressure, covering Pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.