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(Solved): Pressure is often measured in "pounds per square inch" - the ratio ( force )/( area ). For example, ...
Pressure is often measured in "pounds per square inch" - the ratio
( force )/( area ). For example, 8 pounds of force over 4 square inches would be
(8 pounds )/(4in^(2))=2pounds per square inch. Suppose 1800 pounds of force applied over an area of 2.5 square feet. How many pounds per square inch of force are being applied?
◻pounds per square inch.
