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Part A
One kind of stress is called pressure. Pressure is calculated as force divided by area. Force is a push or a pull. It is measured in
units such as pounds or newtons. Area is measured in units such as square Inches or square meters. The equation for
calculating pressure is P = where Pis pressure, Fis force, and A is area.
Use the equation to calculate the average pressure on the membrane below. Express your answer in units of pounds per
square Inch (psi).
F = 60 lb.
A = 24 sq. in.
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