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Question 39

A gymnast who weighs 480 N performs a handstand with both hands on the floor. The area of contact between one hand and the floor is 0.012 m2.

What is the pressure exerted on the floor by the gymnast?

A

4000 N/m24000\text{ N/m}^24000 N/m2

B

20 000 N/m220\,000\text{ N/m}^220000 N/m2

C

40 000 N/m240\,000\text{ N/m}^240000 N/m2

D

80 000 N/m280\,000\text{ N/m}^280000 N/m2

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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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