Question

A metallic box weighs 188N and measures 10cm by 30 cm by 8 cm. Determine the maximum pressure it can exert when lying on one of its surfaces.

Answer 1

 P_max=  ^F/_{A min}   
=      188       =23, 500N/m² 
     0.1 x 0.08
= 2.35N/cm²