Chapter 15, Problem 15.79P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The pressure on ice created by a $75\text{kg}$ skater with its skate blade that measures $3\text{mm}$ by $20\text{cm}$ has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Pressure is a mechanical force exerted on any material in perpendicular direction to its surface area. It is calculated as follows:

  $P=\frac{F}{A}$

Here,

$P$ is pressure in pascal.

$F$ is force in newton.

$A$ is area in meter sqaure.