Force calculations

Force calculations using pressure and area are crucial in understanding how different surfaces interact with forces in real life. Whether it’s how a knife slices through food or how snowshoes keep you from sinking into deep snow, learning how to calculate force from pressure and area helps explain many everyday phenomena in engineering, nature, and design. Jump to the questions

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Calculate the force using the formula: Force = Pressure × Area. Give your answer in Newtons (N).