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What is the pressure exerted by a 500 N force acting on an area of 2 m^2?
A1000 Pa
B250 Pa
C502 Pa
D498 Pa
✓ Correct Answer: B — 250 Pa
Pressure P = Force/Area = 500 N / 2 m^2 = 250 Pascal.
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